Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta)
BetaEditorReleased Aug 2026All plansSource: docs.lovable.dev
Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) is Lovable's Editor feature: You can now let Lovable check in on the cost of long-running messages .
You can now let Lovable check in on the cost of long-running messages . When a single message crosses your check-in level, 20 credits by default, Lovable pauses and shows what the message has cost so far. Choose Continue to keep going, optionally typing a new check-in level first (it becomes your default), or Wrap up to have Lovable finish what's in progress and stop instead of starting anything new. A check-in is not a hard cap: a run can go slightly past the level before pausing, and sending a new message resets the count. Disable check-ins with Don't ask again on the card, or manage them in your account settings under Long-running credit check-ins . Check-ins apply to the messages you send while working in the editor. The feature is in beta.
Example workflows
Starting points built from this record, not transcripts of a run. Each prompt is written the way it should be sent, as one paragraph, and each is worth editing before you send it.
Stand it up from scratch
You have read the record and want Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) working in a real project rather than a sandbox.
Set up Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) in this project — you can now let Lovable check in on the cost of long-running messages. It is still in beta, so build the smallest version that proves it works, tell me exactly what you changed, and flag anything I have to switch on myself.
Expected outcomeA working setup, a plain list of what changed, and a short list of anything left for you to switch on. Check that list before assuming it is done.
Decide whether it fits your project
Worth five minutes before you wire anything in. Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) sits in Editor, and not every project needs it.
I am building the project in this workspace. Given that Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) you can now let Lovable check in on the cost of long-running messages, tell me honestly whether it fits what I am building, including the cases where I should not use it. If it does fit, give me the single smallest first step.
Expected outcomeA direct yes or no with the reasoning, the cases against it, and one first step. Treat a hedged answer as a no.
Brief your team on it
Someone has to explain the change to the people who will live with it. This produces that note.
Write a short note for my team about Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) in Lovable — you can now let Lovable check in on the cost of long-running messages. Under 120 words: what it is, what changes for us, and what we should do about it this week. Plain language, no hype, no bullet padding.
Expected outcomeA note you can paste into chat as-is. Read it once for anything overstated before you send it.
Capabilities
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Frequently asked
What is Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta)?
Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) is Lovable's Editor feature: You can now let Lovable check in on the cost of long-running messages . You can now let Lovable check in on the cost of long-running messages .
Is Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) GA or in beta?
Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) is currently in beta on Lovable.
What Lovable plan includes Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta)?
Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) is available on all Lovable plans.
When did Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) launch?
Credit check-ins for long-running messages (beta) launched on Aug 17, 2026.
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