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I understand this might not be the perfect place for this request because this repo is focused on Codex CLI, not necessarily the Codex Windows app. But I’d really appreciate it if the team could forward this or at least take a look because it’s directly related to the Codex experience on Windows.

Fix Action

Fix / Workaround

  1. accept the default install location
  2. try Windows workarounds
  3. move things manually and hope nothing breaks
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What variant of Codex are you using?

App

What feature would you like to see?

I understand this might not be the perfect place for this request because this repo is focused on Codex CLI, not necessarily the Codex Windows app. But I’d really appreciate it if the team could forward this or at least take a look because it’s directly related to the Codex experience on Windows.

Problem

On Windows, the Codex app currently seems to install to the default system location without giving the user a clear option to choose the installation directory.

For users who intentionally keep development tools on a separate drive, for example "D:\Apps" or another non system drive, this is inconvenient. Not everyone wants every dev tool, cache, dependency, and app related file living on "C:" by default.

Right now it feels like the options are basically:

  1. accept the default install location
  2. try Windows workarounds
  3. move things manually and hope nothing breaks

That is not a great experience for a developer tool.

Requested feature

Please add a normal installation option on Windows that allows users to choose where Codex is installed, for example:

  1. "C:\Program Files\Codex"
  2. "D:\Apps\Codex"
  3. custom user defined path

Ideally, Codex should also make it clear where related app data, caches, models, logs, and update files are stored, or provide a setting to move them elsewhere.

Why this matters

Many developers use a smaller SSD for Windows and a larger separate drive for development tools. For apps like Codex, which may grow over time because of updates, logs, caches, local data, or integrations, being forced onto "C:" is frustrating.

A developer tool should respect a developer’s system layout.

Slightly ironic note

The funniest part is that Codex itself can probably use "/goal" and zero shot a proper installer for itself, one that lets users choose an install directory, instead of shipping a "stone age" installer experience where we can’t even pick the installation location.

Please consider adding this for the Windows app, or forwarding it to the correct team. Thanks.

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by modifying the installation process to allow users to choose a custom installation directory for the Codex app on Windows.

Guidance

  • Consider adding an installation option that prompts the user to select a desired installation directory, such as "C:\Program Files\Codex" or a custom user-defined path.
  • Provide clear documentation on where related app data, caches, models, logs, and update files are stored, and consider adding a setting to allow users to move them to a different location.
  • Review the current installation process to identify potential modifications that can be made to accommodate user-selected installation directories.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of using a more modern installer experience that allows for customizable installation options.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue is focused on the installation experience and not a specific code-related problem.

Notes

The solution may require modifications to the installation script or process, and careful consideration should be given to ensure that the changes do not introduce any compatibility issues or break existing functionality.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by modifying the installation process to allow for customizable installation directories, as this will provide a better user experience and address the core issue.

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