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Bug Report: rtk init -g --uninstall cannot work with codex on Ubuntu 20.04

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#1450 opened on Apr 22, 2026

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Description

Summary

The rtk init -g --uninstall command does not work for codex on Ubuntu 20.04.

Environment OS: Ubuntu 20.04 RTK version: 0.37.1, 0.37.2

Expected behavior rtk init -g --uninstall Should cleanly remove for codex and other code agents.

Actual behavior The unisntall command works for Claude Code, OpenCode, and Cursor, but not work for Codex(remaining ~/.codex/RTK.md and other information)

$ rtk init -g --uninstall
RTK uninstalled:
  - Hook script: /home/oem/.claude/hooks/rtk-rewrite.sh
  - Integrity hash: removed
  - RTK.md: /home/oem/.claude/RTK.md
  - CLAUDE.md: removed @RTK.md reference
  - OpenCode plugin: /home/oem/.config/opencode/plugins/rtk.ts

Restart Claude Code, OpenCode, and Cursor (if used) to apply changes.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of RustFamiliarity with CLI uninstall logic
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
First, examine the uninstall logic in the repository, likely in a file like `src/commands/init.rs` or similar. Compare the handling for Codex vs other agents (Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor) to see why Codex is skipped. Check for any conditional checks or missing cleanup steps specific to Codex. Review any existing tests for the uninstall feature to understand expected behavior. The issue mentions remaining `~/.codex/RTK.md`, so look for any directory specific cleanup logic.