Rate limiting restricts how many requests a client can make within a time window, protecting services from overload and abuse while keeping capacity fair across users.
Rate limiting - Interview Concepts - ExtraBrain is part of ExtraBrain's local-first Mac workflow for live interviews, meetings, transcription, provider control, and responsible AI use.
Rate limiting restricts how many requests a client can make within a time window, protecting services from overload and abuse while keeping capacity fair across users.
ExtraBrain has 1 current public platform family, macOS, with support for 2 Mac CPU families: Apple Silicon and Intel.
ExtraBrain has 3 configurable data paths to review before sensitive work: local Parakeet transcription, local Gemma 4 where installed and compatible, and external providers you choose.
Token bucket, leaky bucket, fixed window, and sliding window each balance burst tolerance and smoothness.
Rate limits apply at the API gateway, load balancer, or service layer, often per user or per IP.
Limited requests typically receive a 429 status with retry guidance.
Use any live AI assistant only where interview, workplace, school, and platform rules allow it. Do not use generated answers to misrepresent your skills, experience, or authorship.
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Tokens refill at a fixed rate and each request consumes one; requests are allowed while tokens remain, permitting controlled bursts.
Often at the gateway or load balancer for broad protection, with finer per-service limits where needed.
