codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix zero bytes .codex file being created in repo on codex response [1 comments, 2 participants]

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openai/codex#17270Fetched 2026-04-10 03:43:11
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What version of Codex CLI is running?

codex-cli 0.118.0

What subscription do you have?

Plus

Which model were you using?

gpt-5.4

What platform is your computer?

Linux 6.19.11-arch1-1 x86_64 unknown

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

Ghostty 1.3.1-arch2

What issue are you seeing?

When codex responds with message a zero bytes .codex file is created. Doesn't seem to serve any purpose but upon deleting it will just be recreated when codex sends another response.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Uploaded thread: 019d7467-0887-7450-9bf0-a3429f5b1874

What is the expected behavior?

codex doesn't produce any artifacts in my repo when it responds

Additional information

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TL;DR

The issue can be mitigated by configuring Codex CLI to prevent the creation of unnecessary .codex files.

Guidance

  • Investigate the purpose of the .codex file in the Codex CLI workflow to understand why it's being created.
  • Check the Codex CLI documentation for any configuration options that can prevent the creation of this file.
  • Consider modifying the workflow to delete the .codex file after each response, if it's not necessary for the functionality.
  • Review the uploaded thread 019d7467-0887-7450-9bf0-a3429f5b1874 for any clues on how to reproduce and fix the issue.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear, and more information about the Codex CLI configuration and workflow may be needed to provide a definitive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Modify the workflow to handle the unnecessary .codex file, as the root cause of the issue is unclear and may require further investigation.

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