ChatGPT client crashes one minute after startup.
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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
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- 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