CLI always uses home directory as root in v0.131.0
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 19, 2026 by iamkd Closed May 19, 2026
What version of Codex CLI is running?
codex-cli 0.131.0
What subscription do you have?
API key
Which model were you using?
_No response_
What platform is your computer?
Darwin 25.5.0 arm64 arm
What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?
Terminal/iTerm2/Ghostty
Codex doctor report
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}What issue are you seeing?
After upgrading to v0.131.0, running codex from the terminal does not account for the current working directory and always opens in ~. Downgrading to v0.130.0 fixes the issue. The workaround I found was to use the --cd param to explicitly specify the path.
What steps can reproduce the bug?
- Upgrade to v0.131.0
- Open terminal and run
codexfrom your project directory or any other directory that is not~ - Codex will still use
~as the base directory
What is the expected behavior?
Codex should use the current working directory as the base directory
Additional information
_No response_
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