MCP request consumption with Claude

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I'm using the free version of the RFEM6 API.

I've connected it to Claude via MCP and I'm using it to read and create models. Are there any ways to reduce request consumption?

Request consumption is high and I hit the free tier limit almost immediately. At this rate, I'd likely hit the limit on the paid plan just as quickly. Reading models in particular seems to consume a lot of requests.

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Hi augustus1,

first of all, welcome to the community.

Regarding to your question, there are several things you can do to save requests.

  1. Using the MCP server consumes requests anyway, before you even run an API script. So you could try to create your script by your own.
  2. You can give the MCP server instructions to use the right methods. So e. g. if you use create_object in a loop, every single call is a request. If you use create_object_list instead, you can create lots of objects with just one request.

But without knowing your project in detail it is quite difficult to support you here.

Best regards
Robert Milrath

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Thank you for your prompt reply. It was very helpful.

I appreciate your support.

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Why is the API still usable even after the requested count exceeds the monthly free plan limit?

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Hi augustus1,

you're right, this should not be the case. We're going to fix it soon. Meanwhile we will have a look manualy, when exiting the limit. However, we will not charge you for requests over the limit. When fix is in place, you'll not be able to use the API unless the next month starts.

Best regards
Robert Milrath

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Thank you for your reply.
I appreciate your support.