codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Cannot scroll up/down to read full plan output in Codex CLI in integrated terminal in VS Code

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What version of Codex CLI is running?

v0.121.0

What subscription do you have?

Plus

Which model were you using?

any model

What platform is your computer?

No response

What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?

No response

What issue are you seeing?

Codex CLI extension/integrated terminal in VS Code:

Description When Codex CLI generates a plan, I cannot scroll up or down to read the full content. The plan output appears, but terminal/view scrolling does not work as expected, so I can’t review earlier/later lines.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open VS Code on Windows.
  2. Run Codex CLI in VS Code terminal/panel.
  3. Trigger a task that produces a long multi-step plan.
  4. Try to scroll (mouse wheel, trackpad, PgUp/PgDn, scrollbar).

What is the expected behavior?

I should be able to scroll through all plan lines and read the full output.

Actual Result: Scrolling is blocked/not working, and I cannot view the full plan.

Additional information

Environment

  • OS: Windows10 pro
  • VS Code: v1.116.0
  • Codex CLI version: v0.121.0
  • Shell: PowerShell
  • Terminal type: VS Code integrated terminal

extent analysis

TL;DR

The issue with scrolling in the Codex CLI output within the VS Code integrated terminal may be related to the terminal emulator or VS Code settings, and adjusting these settings or using an external terminal could provide a workaround.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue persists when using an external terminal emulator instead of the VS Code integrated terminal to isolate if the problem is VS Code-specific.
  • Check the VS Code settings for any overrides or custom configurations that might affect terminal scrolling behavior, such as terminal.integrated.scrollbar settings.
  • Consider updating VS Code to the latest version, as newer versions may include fixes for terminal scrolling issues.
  • If the issue is specific to PowerShell, try switching to a different shell to see if the problem is shell-related.

Example

No specific code example is applicable in this case, as the issue seems related to environment and tooling rather than code.

Notes

The solution may depend on the specific configurations and versions of the tools involved. The provided information does not specify the terminal emulator version or detailed settings, which could be crucial for a precise fix.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the information, trying an external terminal or adjusting VS Code settings seems like the most straightforward approach to mitigate the issue, as it doesn't require waiting for or depending on version updates that might not be immediately available.

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