My Codex feature requests
OpenAI Developer Community
June 27, 2026
I would also like to request a Codex system-resource safety monitor.
The idea: Codex should have an optional setting that monitors local resource usage while tasks are running, especially:
* RAM usage
* CPU usage
* Node/Vite/dev-server processes
* VS Code extension processes
* browser/debug sessions opened by Codex
Why this matters:
When Codex is running local development tasks, debugging browsers, indexing files, or running commands, users may not always realize how much memory or CPU is being consumed. This can slow down the computer, cause freezes, or make users worry that something is wrong with their system.
Suggested setting:
Resource Safety Monitor: On / Off
Optional controls:
* Warn me if RAM usage goes above 75%
* Warn me if CPU usage stays high for more than 2 minutes
* Warn me if a Codex-started process is using excessive memory
* Offer to stop Codex-created local servers, browser sessions, or background processes
* Show which processes were started by Codex
This would help users trust Codex more, especially when working in large repos or running local apps. It would also make Codex safer and easier to use for people who are not advanced developers.
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