> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://api-tools.memories.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rate Limits

> API rate limits and usage guidelines.

The Memories.ai API is subject to rate limits defined by per-minute and daily usage caps. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary throttling (Error 429).

## Specific Rate Limits

| Interface                       | Rate Limit                     |
| :------------------------------ | :----------------------------- |
| **Upload (local/URL)**          | 1 Query Per Minute (QPM)       |
| **Search**                      | 1 Query Per Second (QPS)       |
| **Chat**                        | 2 QPM                          |
| **Video Marketer**              | 2 QPM                          |
| **Transcription (Audio/Video)** | 1 QPS                          |
| **Summary**                     | 1 QPS                          |
| **List Videos/Sessions**        | 5 QPS                          |
| **Delete Videos**               | 5 QPS (max 100 videos/request) |
| **Download Videos**             | 12 QPM                         |
| **Task Status**                 | 1 QPS                          |

## Handling Rate Limits

If a rate limit is exceeded, the API returns a `0429` error response. You should implement exponential backoff retry logic in your application.

## Credits

New users receive initial free credits (e.g., 100 or 500). Once used, the service pauses until recharged. Check your balance in the [API Usage](https://memories.ai/app) page.