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timeout error with the API link - Claude Code

Quick fix

The maintainer suggested trying cc-switch v4.0; if the issue persists after upgrading, provide the version and reproduction steps.

Symptom

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Error output
Initially,there was a timeout error with the API link.

Cause

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The user reported that after updating Claude Code to v2.1.223 or later, responses took more than three minutes, and an API link timeout initially occurred. The issue persisted after reverting Claude Code. The user tried downgrading Claude, updating cc-switch, and changing the Claude configuration, but did not say whether these attempts worked. The maintainer closed the issue after cc-switch v4.0 was released and suggested trying the new version; the specific cause of the delay or timeout was not confirmed.

Fix

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  1. Try cc-switch v4.0. The maintainer said the new version redesigns the interface and how client configuration is written. If the issue persists, provide the current version and reproduction steps.

Affected Versions

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ToolClaude Code
VersionUnknown
PlatformsWindows

Source Issues

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This page is distilled from 1 real issues

FAQ

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(No FAQ yet)

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