Type

Enhancement

Problem

When the app is waiting to retry after a rate limit API error, the chat shows error‑like text instead of clearly indicating that a rate limit has been triggered and we’re briefly waiting.

Context

• Affects anyone sending a message during high usage or temporary errors when automatic retry/backoff is active (including the initial wait and subsequent retries).
• Desired behavior: show a neutral loading state with a spinner and a per‑second countdown, and clearly state that a rate limit has been triggered — please wait.

Suggested copy examples:

• "Rate limit triggered — please wait. Retrying in 12s (attempt 2/5)"
• "Retrying now…"

Constraints/Preferences

• Use loading/neutral styling (not error colors); match existing “API request in progress” visuals.
• Keep input disabled while waiting; update the countdown once per second without flicker.
• At zero, briefly show “Retrying now…” then proceed automatically.
• Accessible and localizable (screen reader‑friendly updates; good contrast in light/dark themes).
• Don’t spam the timeline: treat the countdown as a single live status row rather than many separate messages.
• If the user cancels, stop the countdown and restore normal input state.