codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Bug: Missing optional dependency @openai/codex-win32-x64 on Windows (v0.124) [5 comments, 6 participants]

After installing @openai/[email protected] globally, running codex results in the following error: Error: Missing optional dependency @openai/codex-win32-x64.

TL;DR

The issue can likely be resolved by installing an earlier version of Codex, such as 0.122.x, which is known to work correctly on the same environment.

Guidance

• The error message suggests a missing optional dependency @openai/codex-win32-x64 for the installed version 0.124.0, indicating a potential publishing or resolution issue.
• Installing @openai/[email protected] globally using npm install -g @openai/[email protected] may provide a temporary workaround.
• Verify the issue by checking if the codex command runs normally after installing the earlier version.
• If the earlier version resolves the issue, it may be worth monitoring the @openai/codex package for updates that address the dependency issue in version 0.124.0.

Notes

The provided information suggests a version-specific issue with the @openai/codex package, particularly with the Windows-specific optional dependency. The suggested workaround involves installing an earlier version known to work, but this may not be a permanent solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Install an earlier version of Codex, such as 0.122.x, as it is known to work correctly on the same environment and the issue seems to be version-specific.