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OpenAI's Codex "steer" command appends input to long tasks

A user observed that OpenAI's Codex model does not interrupt long-running tasks when using the "steer" command. Instead of canceling or creating a new turn, new input appears to be appended to the ongoing task. The user documented this behavior and shared it, inquiring if others have encountered similar issues with agentic systems. AI

IMPACT This observation may inform developers using agentic systems about potential limitations in task management.

RANK_REASON User observation of a specific product behavior, not a new release or major announcement.

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OpenAI's Codex "steer" command appends input to long tasks

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/foxtrot_north ·

    Tracing how "steer" behaves during a long-running task in Codex

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I noticed that Codex <code>/steer</code> does not interrupt a long-running task. After checking the local session logs, it appears to append new input to the in-flight task rather than create a separate turn or cancellation.</p> <p>I wrote up the…