codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex App automatically deletes the built-in Image Gen skill after launch [1 comments, 2 participants]

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The built-in "Image Gen" skill is automatically deleted within 1–5 minutes after launching the Codex App. The skill is present immediately after launch but disappears completely afterwards. This behavior started on April 29, 2026, after updating to Codex version 26.422.71525 (2210).

Root Cause

The built-in "Image Gen" skill is automatically deleted within 1–5 minutes after launching the Codex App. The skill is present immediately after launch but disappears completely afterwards. This behavior started on April 29, 2026, after updating to Codex version 26.422.71525 (2210).

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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Version 26.422.71525 (2210)

What subscription do you have?

OpenAI Pro (including Plus)

What platform is your computer?

You can run uname -mprs in your Mac's terminal and paste the output here, example:Darwin 24.3.0 arm64 arm (M-series Mac example)

What issue are you seeing?

<img width="320" height="227" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fad39048-19b7-44b5-aa8f-94e4528742e7" /> ### Description The built-in "Image Gen" skill is automatically deleted within 1–5 minutes after launching the Codex App. The skill is present immediately after launch but disappears completely afterwards. This behavior started on April 29, 2026, after updating to Codex version 26.422.71525 (2210).

Environment

  • Device: MacBook Pro (M4 Pro)
  • Tested regions: United States, Japan, Singapore
  • Subscription: OpenAI Pro (including Plus)
  • Codex config: Default settings (no customizations made)

Expected behavior

The Image Gen skill should remain available in the Codex App after launch.

Additional info

I have already checked the Codex App configuration files, which remain at default settings, so I believe this is not a configuration-related issue. This appears to be a significant regression in this version.

Please investigate and resolve this issue at your earliest convenience.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

  1. Launch the Codex App (version 26.422.71525 (2210)) on a MacBook Pro M4 Pro.
  2. Verify that the built-in "Image Gen" skill is visible in the skills list immediately after startup.
  3. Keep the app open and idle for 1–5 minutes.
  4. Check the skills list again — the "Image Gen" skill will have disappeared completely, with no way to access or use it.

This behavior is consistent across different regions (US, Japan, Singapore) with an OpenAI Pro (Plus-included) subscription, using default Codex configuration files with no custom modifications.

What is the expected behavior?

The built-in "Image Gen" skill should remain permanently available in the Codex App’s skills list after launch, without being automatically removed or hidden. The skill should be accessible and functional at all times during the app session, just as it was in previous versions.

Additional information

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TL;DR

The "Image Gen" skill disappearance issue in Codex App version 26.422.71525 (2210) may be resolved by reverting to a previous version or waiting for a patch, as it appears to be a regression introduced in this update.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue is not specific to the MacBook Pro M4 Pro by testing on a different device, if possible.
  • Check for any updates or patches for the Codex App, as this issue may be addressed in a future release.
  • Consider reaching out to OpenAI support for further assistance, as this issue seems to be a significant regression in the current version.
  • Test the app in a different region or with a different subscription plan to rule out any regional or plan-specific issues.

Notes

The cause of the issue is unclear, but it seems to be related to the update to version 26.422.71525 (2210). Without more information, it's difficult to provide a definitive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Wait for a patch or update from OpenAI, as this issue appears to be a regression in the current version.

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Expected behavior

The Image Gen skill should remain available in the Codex App after launch.

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