Error running remote compact task: Context Length Exceeded
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 22, 2026 by megaacheyounes Closed Jun 29, 2026
💡 Likely answer: A maintainer (github-actions[bot], contributor)
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What version of Codex CLI is running?
0.133.0
What subscription do you have?
Plus
Which model were you using?
gpt-5.5 medium
What platform is your computer?
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.22631.0 x64
What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?
PowerShell 7.6.0
Codex doctor report
What issue are you seeing?
When attempting to run /compact command or writing a prompt, the CLI is always throwing context_length_exceeded error.
This started happening only after updating to version v0.133.0 .
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What steps can reproduce the bug?
1- install Codex v0.133.0
2- cd to a project directory, then start the Codex CLI using command codex --yolo
3- run /resume and choose an existing session
4- run /compact or write any prompt
5- Cli throws error with code context_length_exceeded
What is the expected behavior?
_No response_
Additional information
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Thanks for reporting this problem. Until recently, Codex used a separate endpoint and server-side logic for compaction. We recently switched to a more robust approach where the compaction logic is moved locally using the same endpoint as normal turns. This eliminates "remote compaction" errors and increases the stability and reliability of compaction operations. If you see further problems with compaction, please use
/feedbackand open a new bug report.