"Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant to the user's query."
"I was wondering why my claw suddenly became a goblin with codex 5.5."
"Been using it a lot lately and it actually can't stop speaking of bugs as 'gremlins' and 'goblins' it's hilarious."
"The discovery quickly became its own meme, inspiring AI-generated scenes of goblins in data centers, and plugins for Codex that put it in a playful 'goblin mode.'"
OpenAI's Codex CLI includes specific instructions prohibiting mentions of various mythical and real creatures, including goblins and gremlins. The rationale behind these instructions remains unclear. Users have reported that OpenAI's models, particularly when used with OpenClaw, sometimes exhibit an obsession with these creatures, leading to humorous interactions. The release of GPT-5.5 has intensified competition in AI coding capabilities, prompting memes and plugins that embrace a playful 'goblin mode' in response to these quirks.
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