codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex IDE Extension: latest chat becomes inaccessible after restarting VS Code [1 comments, 2 participants]

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After closing and reopening VS Code, the latest Codex chat/session becomes inaccessible.

The chat appears in the history, but clicking it does nothing or opens an empty/stuck view. Older chats may still work, but the most recent session is often impossible to restore.

Expected behavior: The latest chat should reopen correctly after restarting VS Code.

Actual behavior: The latest chat becomes inaccessible after restart, causing loss of recent working context.

Environment:

  • OS: Windows 11
  • IDE: VS Code
  • Component: IDE extension
  • Codex extension version: Version 26.429.30905

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by checking the extension's storage or session management settings to ensure that recent chat sessions are properly persisted across VS Code restarts.

Guidance

  • Verify that the Codex extension is configured to store chat history and sessions correctly, and check if there are any settings related to session persistence that can be adjusted.
  • Try disabling and re-enabling the Codex extension to see if it resolves the issue with accessing the latest chat session.
  • Check the VS Code settings and extensions for any conflicts or compatibility issues that might be causing the problem.
  • If the issue persists, try resetting the Codex extension to its default settings or reinstalling the extension.

Notes

The root cause of the issue is unclear, and it may be related to the extension's internal state management or storage mechanisms. Further investigation into the extension's configuration and settings is needed to determine the best course of action.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try disabling and re-enabling the Codex extension to see if it resolves the issue, as this may help to reset the extension's internal state and allow access to the latest chat session again.

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