[BUG] Escape key suspends Codex session
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 28, 2025 by brandontan Closed Jan 17, 2026
Summary
Pressing the Escape key once while using Codex CLI immediately suspends the active session.
Steps to Reproduce
- Launch a Codex CLI coding session.
- Press the Escape key.
Expected Behavior
Escape should dismiss the current prompt or simply be ignored, but the session should continue running.
Actual Behavior
The entire Codex session is suspended right after pressing Escape.
Environment
- Client: Codex CLI (latest release as of 2025-09-28)
- Host OS: macOS 15.6.1 (24G90)
- Shell: zsh
Additional Context
- Reproduces consistently
- No in-progress command or modal when the key is pressed
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