Windows Terminal TUI input rendering breaks after entering a Git repository
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 23, 2026 by yin1219 Closed May 23, 2026
What version of Codex CLI is running?
codex-cli 0.133.0
What subscription do you have?
ChatGPT Plus
Which model were you using?
_No response_
What platform is your computer?
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64
What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?
Windows Terminal (PowerShell)
Codex doctor report
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What issue are you seeing?
After starting Codex inside a Git repository, the TUI input box becomes partially blank or corrupted. Typed text may appear to disappear. Resizing the Windows Terminal window temporarily forces a repaint and restores the input area.
What steps can reproduce the bug?
```powershell
mkdir F:\tmp\codex-git-test
cd F:\tmp\codex-git-test2
git init
codex
What is the expected behavior?
The TUI input box renders normally.
Additional information
_No response_
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