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OpenAI Codex 'Model not found gpt-5.2' Causes WebSocket Reconnection Loop

Fix OpenAI Codex CLI crash and WebSocket loop when model is not found Includes evidence for OpenAI Codex troubleshooting demand.

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

Category: AI Coding Tools
Error signature: Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI
Quick fix: Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.
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 OpenAI Codex, 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

Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI is a OpenAI Codex failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix openai codex cli crash and websocket loop when model is not found. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

GitHub issue #22368 reports that an invalid model reference causes the CLI to crash and reconnect via WebSocket infinitely rather than failing gracefully. Affects CLI stability when model availability changes on the backend.

Common causes

When an invalid or unavailable model reference (e.g., gpt-5.2) is used, the Codex CLI enters an infinite WebSocket crash/reconnect loop instead of failing gracefully. This causes the CLI to become unresponsive and requires manual intervention. Backend model availability changes trigger this instability.
GitHub issue #22368 reports that an invalid model reference causes the CLI to crash and reconnect via WebSocket infinitely rather than failing gracefully. Affects CLI stability when model availability changes on the backend.

Quick fixes

Confirm the exact error signature matches Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI.
Check the OpenAI Codex account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.

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 Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI exactly before applying the quick fix.
Compare the failing environment with OpenAI Codex 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 Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI mean in OpenAI Codex?

Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI indicates the workflow described by "OpenAI Codex 'Model not found gpt-5.2' Causes WebSocket Reconnection Loop" 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 Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI?

Check whether this cause matches your environment: When an invalid or unavailable model reference (e.g., gpt-5.2) is used, the Codex CLI enters an infinite WebSocket crash/reconnect loop instead of failing gracefully. This causes the CLI to become unresponsive and requires manual intervention. Backend model availability changes trigger this instability.

Is the Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI guidance source-backed?

The "OpenAI Codex 'Model not found gpt-5.2' Causes WebSocket Reconnection Loop" 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 Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI?

For "OpenAI Codex 'Model not found gpt-5.2' Causes WebSocket Reconnection Loop", avoid applying "Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time." 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 Model not found gpt-5.2 causes WebSocket reconnection loop in Codex CLI?

For "OpenAI Codex 'Model not found gpt-5.2' Causes WebSocket Reconnection Loop", collect the failing OpenAI Codex command or request, non-secret configuration, versions, timestamps, request IDs when available, and the smallest reproduction that still triggers the signature.