Codex App crashes on startup (ENOENT mkdir 'sqlite') on macOS ARM

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

latest(2026-02-09 Download)

What subscription do you have?

Pro

What issue are you seeing?

Codex App crashes immediately on startup with a fatal ENOENT error related to directory creation.
The application does not generate usable logs and provides no recovery or fallback behavior.

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◻ Environment
• OS: macOS 26.2
• Architecture: Apple Silicon (ARM64)
• Installation Method: Official Codex App (latest at time of install)
• Execution Context: Local user environment (non-root)

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Steps to reproduce:

1. Perform a fresh install of the Codex App.
2. Do not modify any configuration.
3. Run the app normally.
4. The app throws an ENOENT error related to creating the 'sqlite' directory.
5. The process terminates.

What is the expected behavior?

The Codex App should start normally, initialize its required local directories automatically, and display the main UI without crashing or throwing any exceptions.

Additional information

This report was generated with assistance from ChatGPT.