codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex Desktop stuck in Plan Mode despite UI showing Implementation Mode [1 comments, 2 participants]

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

Version 26.422.30944 (2080)

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Darwin 25.3.0 arm64 arm

What issue are you seeing?

Codex stuck in Plan Mode despite UI showing Implementation Mode

<img width="917" height="438" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6e5c3a00-f404-473a-a838-8e91a567e265" />

Context:

  • Rate limit ~4% remaining
  • Tried toggling modes multiple times

Actual: Codex insists it's in Plan Mode

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Steps:

  1. Switched Plan Mode OFF
  2. UI shows Implementation Mode
  3. Codex still refuses to implement

What is the expected behavior?

Expected: Codex should implement

Additional information

No response

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TL;DR

Check the rate limit status and try toggling modes again when the limit is not close to being exceeded.

Guidance

  • Verify the current rate limit status to ensure it's not causing the issue, as being close to the limit might affect mode switching.
  • Try switching modes when the rate limit is above 10% remaining to see if the issue persists.
  • Repeat the steps to reproduce the bug to confirm if the mode switching issue is consistent.
  • Check if there are any other indicators or logs that might suggest why Codex insists it's in Plan Mode despite the UI showing Implementation Mode.

Notes

The provided information does not include detailed logs or error messages, which could be crucial for a more precise diagnosis. The issue might be related to the rate limit or a UI synchronization problem.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try switching modes when the rate limit is not close to being exceeded, as this might mitigate the issue temporarily until a more permanent fix can be found.

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