cancel

Cancel Process Job

Resolve <plugin-root> as two directories above this SKILL.md and run:

node "<plugin-root>/scripts/job.mjs" cancel <job-id> [--force] --json

Never search memory for CPJ work; use validated CPJ state.

If ${CODEX_HOME:-$HOME/.codex}/process-jobs is not writable in the current

sandbox, request narrow controller escalation on the first call; do not probe

for a predictable EPERM.

Never cancel because a Codex task, client, or terminal is closing. Require a

specific job id; use $status <job-id> first only if identity/state is unclear.

A direct request authorizes normal cancellation of a non-critical job.

For a CRITICAL job, explain that interruption can worsen partial state and

obtain explicit approval immediately before --force. This bypasses only the

critical guard: the controller still validates PID identity, sends SIGTERM to

the process group, waits up to five seconds, and uses SIGKILL only if needed.

Never bypass an identity refusal with untracked kill without separate

authorization after inspection.

Filesystem/device repair can leave metadata partially rewritten. Prefer waiting

unless continued execution presents a greater concrete risk.