File tree Flickers after project directory rename

Open 💬 4 comments Opened Apr 27, 2026 by daskabe

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

Version 26.422.30944 (2080)

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Darwin 25.3.0 arm64 arm

What issue are you seeing?

i started a project, then i renamed the project folder manually.

Codex said it cant find the Project folder, so i told gpt where the new path is by giving it a full path.
it found it and i asked to add files - and it added files fine to the new path.

The issues is Codex App still shows "Current working directory missing" message above the input box and the file tree is flickering like shown. I restarted Codex thinking it will propagate the new path to all parts of the app but it didnt.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/145da4af-5c40-48da-9483-2d156ed675d6

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Create new Project > Add working directory > rename directory > Codex says it cant find working directory > open File Directory , Notice the message above the chat input.

What is the expected behavior?

On the left side bar - in the context menu of the project - add option to Set/Change Project directory.

<img width="408" height="394" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/083f5e9e-456a-4dfd-9651-d2c8b2c7b03d" />

Additional information

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