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

Version 26.429.30905 (2345)

What subscription do you have?

Pro

What platform is your computer?

Darwin 25.4.0 arm64 arm

What issue are you seeing?

After the latest Codex Desktop update, switching between threads/projects from the left sidebar causes the main work area to violently flicker/shake for ~5 seconds before the switch completes.

Happens more frequently when using keyboard shortcuts to switch.

Video attached

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Open Codex Desktop. Use the left sidebar to switch to another thread/project. Observe the main work area flickering/shaking before the new thread/project loads.

What is the expected behavior?

Switching should happen without visible flicker/shaking.

Additional information

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4e596d58-c54c-46d7-bf57-f066d52a16eb

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by reporting the problem to the Codex App developers, as the flickering/shaking behavior is likely a bug introduced in the latest update.

Guidance

  • The problem seems to be specific to the latest Codex Desktop update (Version 26.429.30905), so checking for any updates or patches from the developers might be helpful.
  • Try switching between threads/projects using only the mouse to see if the issue is specific to keyboard shortcuts.
  • Review the attached video and additional information to ensure all relevant details are captured for the developers.
  • Consider reporting this issue to the Codex App support team, providing them with the version number, subscription type, and platform details for further investigation.

Notes

The exact cause of the flickering/shaking behavior is unclear without more technical details, but it is likely related to the latest update.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Report the issue to the Codex App developers, as they can investigate and provide a fix or a more specific workaround.

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