codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex CLI `/ide` fails to enable IDE context despite active VS Code Codex extension

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The Codex extension is enabled normally in VS Code, and the IDE context feature is working properly there. However, when running the /ide command in Codex CLI, it shows the following error:

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What version of Codex CLI is running?

codex-cli 0.130.0

What subscription do you have?

gpt plus

Which model were you using?

gpt 5.5

What platform is your computer?

Linux 5.15.167.4-microsoft-standard-WSL2 x86_64 x86_64

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

tmux

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What issue are you seeing?

The Codex extension is enabled normally in VS Code, and the IDE context feature is working properly there. However, when running the /ide command in Codex CLI, it shows the following error:

IDE context could not be enabled. Open this project in VS Code or Cursor with the Codex extension active.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

run /ide in codex cli with vscode on

What is the expected behavior?

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