GPT-6.1 Sol default context raised to 500k in Codex & Work, an ~80% jump
aziz4ai · x · 2026-10-12
OpenAI's Thibault Sottiaux announced that GPT-6.1 Sol's default context length in Codex and Work has been increased from 272k to 500k — roughly an 80% bump, with a 1M maximum still available.
- The new default was carefully tested and is described as the sweet spot for most users
- It reduces how often compactions occur and helps tasks needing lots of context and nuance over long periods
- Users can still override the default higher or lower
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