codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix apply_patch fails on Windows with `CreateProcessAsUserW failed: 206` for large patch payloads [1 comments, 2 participants]

execution error: Io(Custom { kind: Other, error: "windows sandbox: runner error: CreateProcessAsUserW failed: 206" })

• windows sandbox: runner error: CreateProcessAsUserW failed: 206

TL;DR

Splitting large patches into smaller apply_patch calls may be a viable workaround for the issue with Codex CLI on Windows.

Guidance

• The error message CreateProcessAsUserW failed: 206 suggests a potential issue with command-line length limits on Windows, which can be mitigated by splitting large patches.
• Verify that the patch size is indeed the cause of the issue by testing with smaller patches and observing the results.
• Consider implementing a patch size limit or automatic splitting in your workflow to avoid this issue in the future.
• If possible, test the same patches on a non-Windows platform to see if the issue is specific to Windows.

Example

No specific code example is provided, as the issue seems to be related to the Codex CLI and its interaction with the Windows environment.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is not entirely clear, but it appears to be related to the size of the patch and the limitations of the Windows environment. Further investigation may be needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Split large patches into smaller apply_patch calls, as this has been shown to work in the provided example. This approach can help avoid the issue until a more permanent fix is available.