What Codex Users Should Know
Codex can continue executing tasks even after reaching a zero limit. Learn how to effectively utilize its capabilities.
What Codex Users Should Know
Next time your limit approaches 0%, don’t stop the task.
If there’s about 1% left, run /goal and let Codex continue working until it actually completes the goal.
One user found that Codex continued to work for several hours even after reaching the weekly limit.
Interestingly, it didn’t stop when the indicator hit zero.
In the demonstration, Codex was still reading files, editing code, making changes, and continuing to pursue the set goal.
This means that the warning at 0% doesn’t necessarily mean that the current task will immediately die.
Why it matters
AnalysisThis information is crucial for Codex users as it allows for more efficient resource management and helps avoid unexpected task interruptions.
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