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The Complete Guide to Claude Agent SDK Credits: How claude -p and GitHub Actions Billing Changes on June 15, 2026
Starting June 15, 2026, Claude Agent SDK, claude -p, and Claude Code GitHub Actions usage is separated from your subscription usage limits and moves to a monthly credit system (Pro $20 / Max 5x $100 / Max 20x $200). A practical guide covering whether you're affected, how to measure your costs before June 15, what happens when credits run out, the usage-credits setting that prevents surprise charges, and a four-option decision framework.
