openai / openai/codex

ChatGPT client crashes one minute after startup.

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app bug computer-use
Dominant language
Rust
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Description

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

26.818.21641 (6849) There have been issues with the last three versions.

What subscription do you have?

PRO 20X

What platform is your computer?

macOS 27.0 (26A5416b)

What issue are you seeing?

Translated Report (Full Report Below).md

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Open the client

What is the expected behavior?

No response

Additional information

Activity Monitor shows dozens of "Computer use" processes.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the crash by opening the Codex client on macOS 27.0, then inspect the linked Translated Report and Activity Monitor's list of “Computer use” processes. Done means the client no longer crashes about a minute after startup and the unexpected process proliferation is explained or resolved.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, rust
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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