codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex App Repeated compacting [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Version 26.429.30905 (2345)

What subscription do you have?

Pro

What platform is your computer?

Darwin 25.4.0 arm64 arm

What issue are you seeing?

Using 5.5 Extra high. Chat will compact from 100% to 83% while working on a task, then fill back up to 100% and compact to 83% and keep passing the task but never completing like it is in a compacting loop just burning tokens and passing information that no doubt is degrading due to the multiple compacts that have taken place.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

simply working on a large task.

What is the expected behavior?

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by adjusting the task size or optimizing the task processing to prevent the compacting loop.

Guidance

  • Investigate the task size and complexity to determine if it's causing the compacting loop.
  • Check if there are any limitations or optimizations available for large tasks in the Codex App.
  • Consider reaching out to the Codex App support team for guidance on handling large tasks and preventing compacting loops.
  • Review the task processing workflow to identify potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies that may be contributing to the issue.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear, and more information about the task and the Codex App's processing workflow may be needed to provide a definitive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Adjust the task size or optimize the task processing to prevent the compacting loop, as the issue seems to be related to the task size and processing workflow.

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