codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex macOS app runs git add on entire home directory, 100% CPU [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

The issue can be mitigated by configuring Codex to only track files within the active project directory, potentially by setting a specific git root or ignoring unwanted directories.

Guidance

• Verify the current git root directory used by Codex to ensure it's not set to the user's home directory (~/).
• Check for any configuration options in Codex that allow specifying the project directory or ignoring certain files and directories.
• Consider adding a .gitignore file to the project directory to exclude unwanted files and directories, such as .claude/ and Chrome cache files.
• Investigate if Codex has an option to set environment variables or command-line arguments that can limit the scope of git add operations.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not imply a specific code change, but rather a configuration or settings adjustment.

Notes

The solution may depend on the specific version of Codex and its configuration options. The issue may be resolved by updating Codex to a version that includes a fix for this behavior, if available.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Configure Codex to only track files within the active project directory by setting the correct git root or ignoring unwanted directories, as this is a more immediate solution to prevent unnecessary git add operations.