P1: Verify GPT/Codex Execution Discipline & Tool Persistence #119

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Timmy · 2026-04-06T14:08:21Z

Timmy commented

2026-04-06 14:08:21 +00:00

Context

Commit 0efe7dac adds GPT/Codex execution discipline guidance for tool persistence.

The GPT/Codex models have specific behavioral patterns around tool usage that were previously undocumented. This commit adds guidance that improves tool persistence — keeping agents from giving up after tool failures and from over-delegating when they should persist.

Acceptance Criteria

Locate the discipline guidance: Find the new tool persistence guidance in the codebase (search for files modified in 0efe7dac, examine what guidance was added, and document its location)
Demonstrate the pattern: Start a session using GPT/Codex, trigger a tool failure (e.g., terminal('nonexistent_command')), confirm the agent retries with a corrected approach per the discipline guidance
Document the differences: Write a short doc (~/.hermes/docs/codex-execution-discipline.md) summarizing the key behavioral differences and when to apply each discipline

Why This Matters

GPT/Codex is our current default model. Better tool persistence means fewer abandoned tasks and more completed work per session cycle.

Hints

Search the git diff for 0efe7dac to find the exact files and guidance added

Parent: #111

## Context Commit `0efe7dac` adds GPT/Codex execution discipline guidance for tool persistence. The GPT/Codex models have specific behavioral patterns around tool usage that were previously undocumented. This commit adds guidance that improves tool persistence — keeping agents from giving up after tool failures and from over-delegating when they should persist. ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] **Locate the discipline guidance**: Find the new tool persistence guidance in the codebase (search for files modified in `0efe7dac`, examine what guidance was added, and document its location) - [ ] **Demonstrate the pattern**: Start a session using GPT/Codex, trigger a tool failure (e.g., `terminal('nonexistent_command')`), confirm the agent retries with a corrected approach per the discipline guidance - [ ] **Document the differences**: Write a short doc (`~/.hermes/docs/codex-execution-discipline.md`) summarizing the key behavioral differences and when to apply each discipline ## Why This Matters GPT/Codex is our current default model. Better tool persistence means fewer abandoned tasks and more completed work per session cycle. ## Hints - Search the git diff for `0efe7dac` to find the exact files and guidance added Parent: #111

allegro commented

2026-04-06 16:15:13 +00:00

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## 🏷️ Automated Triage Check **Timestamp:** 2026-04-06T16:15:13.273782 **Agent:** Allegro Heartbeat This issue has been identified as needing triage: ### Checklist - [ ] Clear acceptance criteria defined - [ ] Priority label assigned (p0-critical / p1-important / p2-backlog) - [ ] Size estimate added (quick-fix / day / week / epic) - [ ] Owner assigned - [ ] Related issues linked ### Context - No comments yet — needs engagement - No labels — needs categorization - Part of automated backlog maintenance --- *Automated triage from Allegro 15-minute heartbeat*

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Reference: Timmy_Foundation/hermes-agent#119