Using Genspark Claw on the Free Plan (LLM Proxy Error)
While using the Genspark Claw desktop app on the free plan, I got this message:
Free-plan credits can't be used with the Genspark API / LLM proxy.
Please visit https://www.genspark.ai/pricing ... to subscribe or purchase credits.
Stop retrying this request.
What does it mean?
Claw in the desktop app (local mode) calls AI models through the Genspark API / LLM proxy. But the daily free-plan credits can’t be used for this proxy.
So retrying won’t help — you’ll keep getting the same message. Memory requests like “remember this” may not be saved in this state either.
How to fix it
- Subscribe or buy credits using the pricing link in the message.
- Use other tools instead of Claw, such as AI Slides, AI Docs, or other free AI tools.
- Check failed requests at genspark.ai/credit-usage.
Saving credits on a paid plan
Claw uses credits for every message and every tool call, so it drains credits much faster than normal chat.
- Switch to a lighter model: some users report much lower usage after switching.
- Turn off Heartbeat and unused Schedules: they consume credits in the background.
- Save rules once with “remember this” instead of pasting them every time.
- Ask for a plan first: “Show me a 3-line plan and wait for my OK.”
- Set a workspace folder from the input bar so Claw stays inside your project.
- Start a new session for a new task: longer chats cost more.
To carry work over to a new session, you can use my Skills: github.com/buriburiyj/genspark-skills-ko