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Request denied for codex to run npm audit --omit=dev --json

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What version of Codex CLI is running?

codex-cli 0.151.0

What subscription do you have?

plus

Which model were you using?

gpt-daybreak-blue-latest medium

What platform is your computer?

Darwin 25.6.0 arm64 arm

What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?

vscode

Codex doctor report
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}
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What steps can reproduce the bug?

Uploaded thread: 01a05d55-0272-7a33-bf12-90a9b3b29aa8

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Research direction

Reproduce the denial for npm audit --omit=dev --json from the Codex CLI on the reported macOS setup, then inspect the resulting approval or sandbox diagnostics. No source file or test is named in the report; done means establishing why this command is denied and adding or updating coverage for the intended behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
node.js
Domain
cli, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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