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Codex usage gone to 0% overnight

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Description

What version of Codex CLI is running?

codex-cli 0.153.4

What subscription do you have?

Pro

Which model were you using?

gpt-astra-6-low-fast

What platform is your computer?

Darwin 24.6.0 x86_64 i386

What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?

iterm2

Codex doctor report
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  "generatedAt": "1788974600s since unix epoch",
  "overallStatus": "warning",
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      "category": "app-server",
      "status": "ok",
      "summary": "background server is not running",
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        "mode": "ephemeral",
        "pid file": "/Users/marlomajor/.codex/app-server-daemon/app-server.pid (missing)",
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      "summary": "auth is configured",
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}
What issue are you seeing?

Codex limits went from 76% to 0% overnight.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Uploaded thread: 01a0831d-cb94-7130-8402-11660d79719d

What is the expected behavior?

For me to have my limit still. I need it to help my customers.

Additional information

Please give me back the 76% or reset the account! I need it soon

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Research direction

The report names no source file, entry point, or failing test. Start by reproducing the usage drop with codex-cli 0.153.4 on macOS using the reported Pro subscription and model, then inspect how the CLI reports usage alongside the provided doctor output. Done means identifying whether the zero usage is a client or service issue and documenting a verified fix or reproduction.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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