GPT-5.6 all model repeatedly hits “Selected model is at capacity” in Codex Desktop

SCK August 11, 2026, 2:08am 1

I am repeatedly seeing the following in Codex Desktop model capacity overload. after the new update. Anyone can help would greatly appreciated.

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