Unknown parameter: 'prompt_cache_retention
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 14, 2026 by jonhnet Closed Apr 14, 2026
💡 Likely answer: A maintainer (github-actions[bot], contributor)
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What version of Codex CLI is running?
codex-cli 0.120.0
What subscription do you have?
pro
Which model were you using?
gpt-5.4 default
What platform is your computer?
Linux 6.14.8-2-pve x86_64 x86_64
What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?
gnome-terminal
What issue are you seeing?
prompts kept getting met with
■ Error running remote compact task: {
"error": {
"message": "Unknown parameter: 'prompt_cache_retention'.",
"type": "invalid_request_error",
"param": "prompt_cache_retention",
"code": "unknown_parameter"
}
}
After a few minutes, it seems to have resolved, with "context compacted". Perhaps back end trouble?
What steps can reproduce the bug?
Uploaded thread: 019d8a4a-fe19-79d1-957c-3590eafb524e
What is the expected behavior?
_No response_
Additional information
_No response_
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FALLBACK: https://github.com/openai/codex/issues/17809#issuecomment-4246044036
We rolled back the change that caused this regression, so this should be addressed now. Apologies for the inconvenience.