Anthropic has implemented a significant policy change that effectively prices out users of OpenClaw, a popular third-party interface for Claude AI. Beginning April 4th, subscribers will no longer have their subscription limits apply to third-party harnesses, forcing users to choose between paying substantially more or abandoning these tools. The move represents a strategic decision by Anthropic to consolidate control over how its AI models are accessed and deployed, reflecting broader industry trends toward proprietary ecosystems and direct user relationships. While Anthropic hasn't explicitly stated the reasoning, the policy suggests the company wants to monitor and control Claude's usage patterns more closely.