codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix CLI fails to start with Error: thread/start failed during TUI bootstrap [2 comments, 3 participants]

After updating to 0.119.0 or later, codex always emits error: Error: thread/start failed during TUI bootstrap. Note that "Update available!" message is shown and then choose skip, the above error is emitted and exit. If using latest version, just fails to start with error.

TL;DR

The issue might be resolved by investigating compatibility issues between Codex CLI version 0.119.0 or later and the WSL on Windows environment.

Guidance

• Verify that the error persists when running the CLI with the --no-tui flag to isolate the issue to the TUI bootstrap process.
• Check the official Codex documentation for any known issues or compatibility notes related to running the CLI on WSL.
• Consider uninstalling and reinstalling the Codex CLI to ensure a clean setup.
• If the issue is specific to the WSL environment, try running the Codex CLI on a native Windows terminal or another environment to isolate the problem.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the combination of Codex CLI version 0.119.0 or later and the WSL on Windows environment, and further investigation is needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try running the CLI with the --no-tui flag or on a different environment to mitigate the issue, as the root cause is unclear and no clear fix is available.