If you want Codex to use less time and fewer retries, the key is not just shorter prompts. The real fix is clear task design: goal, scope, constraints, and completion.
Tag: AGENTS.md
Why Codex Gets Stuck: Usage, Authentication, and Prompt Problems
When Codex suddenly stops, the fastest fix is to separate usage limits, authentication or network issues, and prompt design problems instead of guessing all at once.