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codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Allow per-file review & manual approval of code changes (like Claude Code) [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What variant of Codex are you using?

CLI (codex in cli ) and extenstion

What feature would you like to see?

Currently, Codex auto-applies code changes without giving a clear per-file diff or the ability to manually approve changes file-by-file.

This makes it hard to:

Review changes safely in larger codebases Understand exactly what was modified per file Prevent unintended edits from being applied automatically Proposed Feature

Introduce a per-file review + approval workflow, similar to how tools like Claude Code handle edits:

Show file-by-file diffs before applying changes Allow users to: Approve all changes Approve/reject individual files Edit before applying (optional but valuable) Option to toggle: Auto-apply (current behavior) Manual review mode Why this matters Improves trust and safety when working with AI-generated code Makes Codex viable for real-world production workflows Reduces risk of silent breaking changes Aligns with existing developer expectations (PR-style workflows) Example Workflow Codex proposes changes

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src/db/pool.js   [Approve] [Reject]
src/api/user.js  [Approve] [Reject]

User selectively applies changes Additional context

Right now, the lack of granular control makes Codex feel more like a “black box executor” than a collaborative coding tool. Adding this feature would significantly improve usability for serious development.

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TL;DR

To address the issue, consider implementing a per-file review and approval workflow in Codex, allowing users to approve or reject changes file-by-file before applying them.

Guidance

  • Introduce a feature to display file-by-file diffs before applying changes, enabling users to review modifications safely.
  • Implement approval options for individual files, such as "Approve" and "Reject" buttons, to give users control over changes.
  • Consider adding an "Edit before applying" option to allow users to modify proposed changes before applying them.
  • Provide a toggle to switch between "Auto-apply" and "Manual review mode" to cater to different user preferences.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue focuses on feature request rather than a specific coding problem.

Notes

The proposed feature aims to improve trust, safety, and usability in Codex, making it more suitable for real-world production workflows. However, the implementation details and technical requirements are not specified in the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement a per-file review and approval workflow, as this addresses the core concern of lacking granular control over code changes and aligns with existing developer expectations.

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