@Saccc_c: How to Keep Your Codex from Overusing Memory and Ensure Smooth 24h Computer Operation. Enter this prompt in Codex to set up scheduled cleanup automation tasks: "Create an Automation that runs every 30 minutes to keep Codex running smoothly. Clean up headless processes confirmed idle or without a parent..."
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Share Codex usage tips: avoid excessive memory usage by setting a prompt for scheduled cleanup of memory and cache, and reference old conversations to quickly get context and save tokens.
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How to Keep Your Codex from Overusing Memory and Ensure Smooth 24/7 Operation
Enter the following prompt in Codex to set up an automated task for regular cleanup:
“Create an Automation that runs every 30 minutes to keep Codex running smoothly. Clean up headless processes that are confirmed to be idle or have lost their parent process, as well as temporary caches that can be safely deleted, and check for other low-risk performance optimization opportunities.
Self-check before executing; if you cannot determine whether an action is safe, list the options and wait for my confirmation. Do not interrupt ongoing work, close Codex, or delete user data. Run it once now.”
Sac (@Saccc_c): Found a tip in Codex for quickly gaining context and saving tokens:
When you notice the Codex session context is almost full, just open a new session and enter the following in the conversation:
“@「old session」, summarize the core information and continue executing the task”
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