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Agent Quota

Reviewed 19 July 2026 Canonical definition Part of: AI Agent Cost & Token Terms →

An agent quota is a hard or soft limit on how many requests, tool calls, tokens, or actions an agent can perform within a time period. Quotas prevent runaway agents and help enforce fair resource sharing across teams.

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What is Agent Quota?

An agent quota is a hard or soft limit on how many requests, tool calls, tokens, or actions an agent can perform within a time period.

Why does Agent Quota matter for AI agents?

Quotas prevent runaway agents and help enforce fair resource sharing across teams.

Which terms are related to Agent Quota?

Closely related concepts include Agent Spend Controls, Agent Budget, Token Budget, Chargeback Model. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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