Display the Free Trial Limit reached limit before the user tries sending the prompt.

[helios2003]

Validations

• I believe this is a way to improve. I'll try to join the Continue Discord for questions
• I'm not able to find an open issue that requests the same enhancement

Problem

When using the VS Code extension, if the user has exceeded the prompt limit with their current API key and enters a prompt/question, the notification appears after the user has clicked on the Send button.

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Solution

I believe the check about the API key status is happening when the request is getting sent to AI model. But it hurts the user experience when they type a bunch of stuff and press Enter and receive this message. It would be better if it is shown the moment the prompt sidebar window is opened. I am not familiar with the codebase but maybe a check can be kept about the status of the key internally.

[sestinj]

Totally makes sense. I'm working first on making it more clear immediately that there is an incoming limit and helping users to enter API keys earlier. Will definitely look at this as a next step