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OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins

“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI's coding agent instructions.

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April 28, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins

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“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI's coding agent instructions.

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OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins

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