codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix browser-use (browser-client.mjs) marked as trojan by Windows Defender [7 comments, 8 participants]

TL;DR

The issue is likely due to a false positive detection by Windows Defender, and a workaround may involve whitelisting the browser-client.mjs file or updating the Codex App to a version with a resolved security signature.

Guidance

• Verify the file browser-client.mjs is not malicious by checking its digital signature or scanning it with another antivirus tool.
• Consider whitelisting the C:\Users\***\.codex\plugins\cache\openai-bundled\browser-use\0.1.0-alpha1\scripts directory in Windows Defender to prevent false positives.
• Check if there are any updates available for the Codex App that may address this issue.
• If the issue persists, try disabling Windows Defender temporarily to see if the problem is indeed caused by the antivirus software.

Notes

The provided information does not include any code or specific details about the browser-client.mjs file, so it's difficult to determine the root cause of the issue. The solution may vary depending on the actual contents of the file and the version of the Codex App.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Whitelist the browser-client.mjs file or the containing directory in Windows Defender, as this is a more immediate and targeted solution than waiting for a potential update to the Codex App.