Codex Rescue

CODEX RESCUE / THE INDEPENDENT HELP DESK

Codex errors?
Find your next step.

From a broken stream to a missing tool.
Find the next step for your Codex error.

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ERROR LOOKUP

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Built for CLI, desktop & IDE usersExplore the troubleshooting library

THE TROUBLESHOOTING LIBRARY

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Connection

Dropped streams and interrupted responses

Installation

Missing commands and failed updates

Login

Sign-in, callback and token errors

MCP & Configuration

Server startup and missing tools

Sessions

Stuck turns and session recovery

A PRACTICAL NEXT STEP

Recognize the problem?

Sources and scope in every guide
Connection

Stream disconnected before completion

Ask Codex to continue once. If it disconnects again, compare a short prompt in a new session before changing settings.

Open troubleshooting guide Login

Sign-in or browser callback fails

Identify the exact line your client printed — a token-exchange error, a localhost:1455 callback failure, or no error at all — because each points to a different stage.

Open troubleshooting guide MCP & Configuration

MCP tools missing after setup

Run /mcp in the TUI (or open the desktop app's MCP UI) to see whether the server is listed as connected before assuming it failed to start.

Open troubleshooting guide Sessions

Session stuck or compacting

Watch for a 'Compacting context' status line with an elapsed timer before deciding the turn has hung.

Open troubleshooting guide

WHEN THE LIMIT IS THE PROBLEM

Codex usage limits & reset times

Keep your reset time close. Follow the announcements.
Leave a light on with other builders.

Your reset timer Explore Tibo Watch Personal timers. Public signals. Kept separate.