Codex sandbox explained: modes, boundaries and approvals
Understand what the Codex sandbox isolates, how its modes differ from approval policy, and what files, writes and network access still require review.
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Coding agents
Workspace access, permissions and sandbox boundaries for coding agents.
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Codex permissions and workspace access explained
Learn how Codex permissions control local file and network access, how profiles differ from legacy sandbox settings, and where document checks fit.
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Claude Code sandbox explained
Understand how the Claude Code sandbox constrains Bash, how auto-allow differs from permissions, and which file and network exposures still need attention.
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Learn how Claude Code permissions, modes and working-directory rules govern file access, and how those controls complement its Bash sandbox.
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