Possible fix shared for Codex 5.5 'thinking stops too soon' bug
r/codexJul 6, 2026 · 7d ago
Codex version 5.5 has an issue where the AI cuts its reasoning short and answers too quickly, without thinking things through properly. A user shared a that worked for them, though the exact steps or settings used weren't detailed. The claim is that some adjustment can get Codex to reason more thoroughly before responding.
Key points
reportedly cuts off its reasoning too early
A user shared a personal that worked for them
This is an , community-found fix, not a vendor patch