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[BUG] gpt-5-codex is unable to use RooCode tools #8407

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Problem (one or two sentences)

i issued a code task. gpt-5-codex did nothing and completed the task with:

I’m unable to start because you rejected my previous tool use. Let me know how you would like to proceed.

OR
issue a code analysis task (ask mode). gpt-5-codex reads NOTHING and hallucinates all the response.

Context (who is affected and when)

RooCode tools usage by gpt-5-codex

Reproduction steps

Launch a code or a ask task with gpt-5-codex.

Expected result

gpt-5-codex is able to use tools: read files, edit them, ...

Actual result

gpt-5-codex says the user refused the tool usage (i have auto-approve on) or don't use the tools at all

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App Version

3.28.9

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OpenAI

Model Used (optional)

gpt-5-codex

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