Codex CLI / AI Coding Tools

Codex CLI Hangs Indefinitely — No Response on Any Prompt

Fix Codex CLI hanging forever without generating any response Includes evidence for Codex CLI troubleshooting demand.

Source-backed Last updated May 14, 2026 1 source Needs local verification

Category: AI Coding Tools
Error signature: Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated
Quick fix: Reduce request pressure, check quota or plan limits, and retry with backoff instead of immediate repeated requests.
Updated: May 14, 2026
Verification status: Source-backed
Evidence: 1 public source URL

Before you change production

This page includes public source URLs in the imported troubleshooting record. Compare those references with your version and environment before applying changes.

Reproduce the smallest failing action and save non-secret logs before changing configuration.
Check versions for Codex CLI, related SDKs, package managers, CI runners, and hosting providers.
Change one setting or dependency at a time, then rerun the same failing command or request.
Avoid destructive commands, credential rotation, billing changes, or security relaxations without a rollback plan.

What this error means

Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated is a Codex CLI failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix codex cli hanging forever without generating any response. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

79 reactions, 131 comments. Reproduced on VS Code extension v26.311.21342 with Business subscription. Multiple users report same behavior — CLI accepts input but never produces output. No error displayed.

Common causes

Codex CLI on Business plan stops responding to all prompts — hangs indefinitely with no error message or timeout. Users must force-kill the process. Affects paid Business tier subscribers on VS Code.
79 reactions, 131 comments. Reproduced on VS Code extension v26.311.21342 with Business subscription. Multiple users report same behavior — CLI accepts input but never produces output. No error displayed.

Quick fixes

Confirm the exact error signature matches Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated.
Check the Codex CLI account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
Reduce request pressure, check quota or plan limits, and retry with backoff instead of immediate repeated requests.

Platform/tool-specific checks

Verify the command, editor, extension, or API client that produced the error.
Compare local settings with CI, deployment, or editor-level settings when the error appears in only one environment.
Avoid deleting credentials, local model data, or project settings until the failing scope is clear.

Step-by-step troubleshooting

Capture the exact error message and the command, editor action, or request that triggered it.
Check whether the failure is account/auth, quota/rate, model/provider, local runtime, or deployment configuration.
Review the source evidence below and compare it with your environment.
Apply one change at a time and rerun the smallest failing action.
Keep the working fix documented for the team or deployment environment.

How to prevent it

Keep provider/tool configuration documented.
Record non-secret diagnostics such as tool version, provider name, model name, and command path.
Add a lightweight check before CI or production workflows depend on the tool.

Diagnostic flow for this page

Match Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated exactly before applying the quick fix.
Compare the failing environment with Codex CLI versions, account scope, provider settings, and deployment context.
Check the listed common causes in order, starting with the cause that best matches your logs.
Use the evidence status below to decide whether to confirm against public sources or official documentation.
Apply one reversible change, rerun the smallest failing action, and keep rollback notes.

FAQ

What does Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated mean in Codex CLI?

Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated indicates the workflow described by "Codex CLI Hangs Indefinitely — No Response on Any Prompt" failed in a AI Coding Tools context. Start by confirming the exact signature and the component that emitted it.

What should I check first for Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated?

Check whether this cause matches your environment: Codex CLI on Business plan stops responding to all prompts — hangs indefinitely with no error message or timeout. Users must force-kill the process. Affects paid Business tier subscribers on VS Code.

Is the Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated guidance source-backed?

The "Codex CLI Hangs Indefinitely — No Response on Any Prompt" page is labeled source-backed. It has 1 public source URL from github.com, so use that evidence status when deciding how much additional verification you need.

When should I avoid the quick fix for Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated?

For "Codex CLI Hangs Indefinitely — No Response on Any Prompt", avoid applying "Reduce request pressure, check quota or plan limits, and retry with backoff instead of immediate repeated requests." when the error text differs, the affected version or provider is different, or the change would touch credentials, billing, DNS, production deploy settings, or irreversible data.

What should I collect before debugging Codex CLI hangs indefinitely on all prompts, no response generated?

For "Codex CLI Hangs Indefinitely — No Response on Any Prompt", collect the failing Codex CLI command or request, non-secret configuration, versions, timestamps, request IDs when available, and the smallest reproduction that still triggers the signature.