codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex edit approval overlay becomes unreadable when chat is scrolled over previous messages [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What version of the IDE extension are you using?

26.406.31014

What subscription do you have?

ChatGPT Plus

Which IDE are you using?

Cursor

What platform is your computer?

Linux 6.17.0-20-generic x86_64 x86_64

What issue are you seeing?

<img width="744" height="525" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e4616cfb-ee15-4a33-b240-809d91166302" /> When Codex requests approval for an edit, the approval UI/backdrop does not properly isolate itself from the existing chat content behind it. If I scroll up to view previous responses while the edit approval request is visible, the approval request and the older chat text visually overlap and mix together, making the proposed edit and approval prompt unreadable.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

  1. Use the Codex extension in Cursor.
  2. Trigger a code edit that requires approval.
  3. While the approval UI is visible, scroll upward in the chat to view earlier messages.
  4. Observe that the approval overlay and previous chat content overlap visually.

What is the expected behavior?

the edit approval request should appear on a clearly readable surface

Additional information

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TL;DR

  • The approval UI overlay should be modified to have a solid background or higher z-index to prevent visual overlap with the chat content.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue is specific to the Codex extension in Cursor by testing other IDE extensions or platforms.
  • Check the CSS styles applied to the approval UI overlay to ensure it has a sufficient background color or opacity to distinguish it from the chat content.
  • Consider adding a temporary workaround, such as a user-style CSS override, to increase the overlay's background opacity or z-index until a permanent fix is implemented.
  • Test the approval UI overlay with different chat content and scrolling positions to identify any edge cases or inconsistencies.

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No code snippet is provided due to the lack of specific technical details in the issue.

Notes

The provided information does not include specific CSS styles or HTML structures used in the approval UI overlay, which are necessary for a precise fix. The suggested modifications may need to be adapted based on the actual implementation.

Recommendation

  • Apply workaround: Modify the approval UI overlay's CSS styles to increase its background opacity or z-index, ensuring it remains readable over the chat content. This workaround can be used until a permanent fix is implemented in the Codex extension.

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