codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix bwrap: Can't create file [3 comments, 4 participants]

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What version of Codex CLI is running?

0.124.0

What subscription do you have?

Pro

Which model were you using?

gpt-5.5

What platform is your computer?

Linux Ubuntu

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

CLI

What issue are you seeing?

Getting "bwrap: Can't create file at /var/www/x/.codex: Permission denied" Only started after the update, full permissions enabled, and ran with root permissions.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

update to latest codex i guess

What is the expected behavior?

Allow me to edit things?

Additional information

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TL;DR

The issue is likely due to a permission issue with the /var/www/x/.codex directory, and running the command with elevated permissions may resolve the issue.

Guidance

  • Check the ownership and permissions of the /var/www/x/.codex directory to ensure that the user running the Codex CLI has write access.
  • Try running the command with sudo to temporarily elevate permissions and see if the issue persists.
  • Verify that the full permissions enabled setting is correctly configured and applied to the relevant directory.
  • Consider checking the Codex CLI documentation for any specific instructions on configuring permissions for the .codex directory.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the gpt-5.5 model or the 0.124.0 version of the Codex CLI, and further investigation may be needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Run the command with sudo to temporarily elevate permissions, as this may resolve the issue and allow for further debugging.

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