codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Won't stop prompting a dozen or more times per task [7 comments, 4 participants]

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

26.421.11020

What subscription do you have?

Pro

What platform is your computer?

Windows 11 x64

What issue are you seeing?

Codex Desktop App for Windows to stop constantly prompting, even in Full Access mode. Codex promises to behave and use approved scripts to do its tasks and reverts to the old bad habits a minute later, and keeps reverting over and over. Codex even acknowledges it made a mistake and promises to not use ad-hoc commands that require approval, but it keeps reverting.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Nothing seems to work. I can try to beg Codex to stop doing it and it promises to, but it reverts.

What is the expected behavior?

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by resetting the Codex App's settings or configuration to ensure it adheres to the approved scripts and Full Access mode without reverting to previous behaviors.

Guidance

  • Review the Codex App's settings and configuration to ensure that Full Access mode is properly enabled and configured.
  • Check for any pending updates to the Codex App, as version 26.421.11020 may have known issues or bugs that are causing the problem.
  • Attempt to reset the Codex App's settings to their default values to see if this resolves the issue.
  • If the issue persists, try to identify any specific triggers or actions that cause the Codex App to revert to its old behavior.

Notes

The provided information does not include detailed steps to reproduce the bug or expected behavior, which may limit the ability to provide a comprehensive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the lack of information about the expected behavior and the inability to reproduce the bug, applying a workaround such as resetting the app's settings or configuring it to strictly follow approved scripts might be the most viable option for now.

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codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Won't stop prompting a dozen or more times per task [7 comments, 4 participants]