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openai/codex#19223•Fetched 2026-04-24 05:58:27
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Error Message

Following Error keeps popping up after boot up and after I press ok.

Error: Connection for host ID local not found
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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Latest download as of 4/23/2026

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Darwin 24.6.0 arm64 arm

What issue are you seeing?

Following Error keeps popping up after boot up and after I press ok.

Error: Connection for host ID local not found
at Gd.getConnection (/Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/.vite/build/workspace-root-drop-handler-Cne_iOBj.js:247:13051)
at db.getChronicleSidecarControlState (/Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/.vite/build/main-DPIxE_em.js:472:44880)
at db.updateChronicleTrayIcon (/Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/.vite/build/main-DPIxE_em.js:420:21432)
at Timeout._onTimeout (/Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/.vite/build/main-DPIxE_em.js:420:17842)
at listOnTimeout (node:internal/timers:605:17)
at process.processTimers (node:internal/timers:541:7)
<img width="595" height="370" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c51103c6-1362-42d0-afa0-bcec11e9b06e" />

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Install app. Start app.

I uninstalled it and redid the steps above.

What is the expected behavior?

Starts up.

Additional information

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TL;DR

The issue is likely related to a connection problem with the "host ID local" and may require a configuration change or an update to the Codex App.

Guidance

  • The error message "Connection for host ID local not found" suggests a potential issue with the app's ability to connect to a local database or service.
  • Verify that the app has the necessary permissions and configurations to connect to the required services.
  • Check if there are any known issues or updates available for the Codex App that may address this problem.
  • Consider reaching out to the app's support team for further assistance, as the issue persists even after reinstalling the app.

Notes

The provided information does not include specific details about the app's configuration or the system's environment, which might be necessary to identify the root cause of the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The user may need to wait for an update or a fix from the Codex App team, as the issue seems to be related to the app's internal functionality.

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