API RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED doesn't clear after 10 s

Question

I keep getting RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED when I try to query from Trello. The guide says

To help prevent strain on Trello’s servers, our API imposes rate limits per API key for all issued tokens. There is a limit of 300 requests per 10 seconds for each API key. If a request exceeds the limit, Trello will return a 429 error.

However, I've waited much longer than that, and it doesn't clear, even if I just paste the query url in the browser. Is there another limit I'm not aware of, like a daily one? Or is there something else that needs to be done to clear this error?

Rachel A · Answer

I did, I only have a single function that makes requests, so it's very easy to be sure.

Oscar Triscon · Answer

It's normal that you don't get the error if your requests are not bound to your token, since this is a token-level error.

I can't think of anything else. I use the API extensively and never encountered this problem. Perhaps you can double-check that you're indeed printing all your requests?

Rachel A · Answer

It's a good idea, but it's not my issue --- I print every time I request from Trello and I can see that I'm only making 5 requests or so before this strikes. Something interesting: I just discovered if I remove my API key and user token from the url request, it works fine and doesn't give me this error. This error only happens when I'm trying to fetch a member dict.