codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex Sessions 61GB ?????? [5 comments, 3 participants]

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Root Cause

Does it use 61GB of storage space in 4 months? When I open Codex Desktop, the screen freezes for 15 seconds and then recovers because it's loading this massive 61GB of data in the background.

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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

26.417.41555

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

Does it use 61GB of storage space in 4 months? When I open Codex Desktop, the screen freezes for 15 seconds and then recovers because it's loading this massive 61GB of data in the background.

<img width="825" height="743" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1765d9d5-2757-4a7d-a1d2-1d218ad551e3" /> <img width="835" height="713" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e963fcc3-2a88-4ad2-96bd-f8b162d5dfe1" />

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Does it use 61GB of storage space in 4 months? When I open Codex Desktop, the screen freezes for 15 seconds and then recovers because it's loading this massive 61GB of data in the background.

<img width="825" height="743" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1765d9d5-2757-4a7d-a1d2-1d218ad551e3" /> <img width="835" height="713" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e963fcc3-2a88-4ad2-96bd-f8b162d5dfe1" />

What is the expected behavior?

Does it use 61GB of storage space in 4 months? When I open Codex Desktop, the screen freezes for 15 seconds and then recovers because it's loading this massive 61GB of data in the background.

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TL;DR

The issue can be mitigated by investigating and potentially reducing the large amount of data (61GB) that Codex Desktop is loading in the background.

Guidance

  • Investigate the source and nature of the 61GB of data being loaded by Codex Desktop to understand why it's so large.
  • Check if there are any settings or options within Codex Desktop to limit or manage the amount of data loaded at startup.
  • Consider reaching out to Codex support for guidance on how to manage large datasets and improve performance.
  • Review system resources and disk space to ensure they are adequate for the application's requirements.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more context on how Codex Desktop is implemented, but checking for any configuration files or settings related to data loading might be a good starting point.

Notes

Without more information on the internal workings of Codex Desktop or access to its documentation, it's challenging to provide a precise solution. The issue seems to be related to data management and application performance.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Investigate data management options within Codex Desktop or reach out to support, as there's no clear indication of a version update that directly addresses this issue.

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