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OpenAI users report context window cap bug and potential fix

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Reddit has identified a potential workaround for a context window limitation bug affecting OpenAI's models. The issue appears to cap sessions at 272,000 tokens, with an effective limit of 258,000 tokens. By modifying the `config.toml` file to increase this cap to 872,000 tokens and restarting the desktop client, users may be able to restore the intended context window functionality. AI

IMPACT A workaround for a context window limitation may improve user experience with OpenAI models.

RANK_REASON User-reported bug and workaround for a specific product feature.

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OpenAI users report context window cap bug and potential fix

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 (CA) · /u/JayJeds ·

    Model Cap Bug (Fix?)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi all, if your coding session is capped at 272k context (258k effective) in your subscription based usage, this may help. What I found effective for me was to open config.toml and change the cap from 272k to 872k, then restart your desktop clien…

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