reasoning-guard

name	reasoning-guard
description	Use when the user asks about Reasoning Guard status, clearing the guard, or investigating shallow reasoning-token warnings in Codex.

Reasoning Guard

Reasoning Guard is a local Codex plugin that adds lifecycle hooks around complex or high-stakes work.

When this skill is relevant:

• Treat low reasoning_output_tokens values on the 518n - 2 boundary, such as 516, 1034, or 1552, as a warning sign rather than proof of correctness.
• If Reasoning Guard says a previous turn is suspect, redo the reasoning from first principles before relying on the prior answer.
• For complex refactors, migrations, math, proofs, debugging, security, or production changes, verify with an independent check before editing files or giving a final answer.
• If the user intentionally wants to clear the local guard state, they can send reasoning-guard: allow or reasoning-guard: clear.

The plugin cannot force hidden model reasoning. It can detect suspicious telemetry, request one more pass through a Stop hook, inject slow-path context, and block risky write tools while the previous turn remains suspect.