com.openai.codex
This path appears to be a temporary or cache-related folder used by Codex under macOS user temp storage.
What is com.openai.codex?
This folder name matches a macOS temporary directory location under /private/var/folders and appears to belong to Codex. Items stored here are commonly used for temporary app data, cached content, transient runtime files, or short-lived working data created while the app is running.
Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Because this is in a per-user temporary area, it is less critical than core app files. However, deleting it while Codex is running could interrupt app activity, remove temporary session data, or force the app to recreate files the next time it starts.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use Codex. If Codex is closed and you are troubleshooting storage or stale temporary data, this folder is usually reasonable to remove, but expect the app to recreate it and any unsaved temporary state to be lost.
File path
/private/var/folders/jb/4mnygrgj01bdk1z6p5jgsl480000gn/C/com.openai.codex
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