Codex cannot edit file. Claims its read only when its set to Full Access
Resolved 💬 6 comments Opened Nov 9, 2025 by Thelastpoet Closed Dec 23, 2025
What version of Codex is running?
codex-cli 0.55.0
What subscription do you have?
API and Plus
Which model were you using?
gpt5
What platform is your computer?
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26100.0 64-bit
What issue are you seeing?
Whenever I start codex I set to Full Access but everytime it will report back
"Your repo is read‑only here, so below are precise, minimal edits you can apply."
When asked it says "My current session reports sandbox_mode=read-only and rejected my write attempt with “approval policy is Never,”"
Then it proceeds to paste the instructions
What steps can reproduce the bug?
Start Codex and switch approvals to "Full Access" As it to edit a file.
What is the expected behavior?
_No response_
Additional information
_No response_
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