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High-frequency TRACE logging persists in SQLite despite RUST_LOG=warn, causing performance issues.

High-frequency TRACE logging persists in SQLite despite RUST_LOG=warn, causing performance issues.

Problem statement normalized from the linked evidence
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Qualification checklist

Gate decision: Aug 15, 2026

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At least 3 independent users2 / 3
NOT MET
At least 2 independent discussions2 / 2
MET
At least 1 supporting signal1 Workarounds · Persistence
MET
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Observed signals

Users2
Discussions2
Mentions2
Active days2
Source coverageGitHub
TrendUNKNOWN
First seenJun 26, 2026
Last seenJul 04, 2026

Why the gate is holding

  • Fewer than 3 independent users

Competition research, commercial scoring, and Build Gap analysis do not run until this gate passes.

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Source evidence

2 evidence records

github · MEDIUM · Jul 04, 2026

Codex desktop writes high-frequency TRACE logs to ~/.codex/logs_2.sqlite despite RUST_LOG=warn

## Summary Codex Desktop on macOS is continuously writing high-frequency TRACE-level logs into `~/.codex/logs_2.sqlite`, including websocket/SSE frame-level logs. This creates sustained SQLite/WAL writes during normal app usage. ## Environment - App: Codex Desktop for macOS - Version: `26.623.101652` - Bundle build: previously observed `4674` - macOS: `26.4.1` (`25E253`) - Date observed: 2026-07-04 ## Observed behavior `~/.codex/logs_2.sqlite` receives a large volume of TRACE rows during normal interactive use. The…
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ballack311 · openai/codex

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github · MEDIUM · Jun 26, 2026

Codex App writes high-volume TRACE logs to logs_2.sqlite despite RUST_LOG=warn

### What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)? Codex App 26.623.31921; Codex CLI 0.142.2 ### What subscription do you have? ChatGPT Pro / Codex App access ### What platform is your computer? Darwin 24.6.0 arm64 arm; macOS 15.7.7; Apple Silicon ### What issue are you seeing? I am seeing very high-frequency TRACE logging from Codex App into ~/.codex/logs_2.sqlite, even though the app-server process environment has RUST_LOG=warn. Environment / versions: - Codex CLI: 0.142.2 - Codex App: 2…
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willcui1988-sys · openai/codex

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