codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex VS Code extension lists chats that cannot be opened [2 comments, 3 participants]

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openai/codex#20350Fetched 2026-05-01 05:43:46
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Error Message

Every chat listed by the Codex VS Code extension should either open correctly or be hidden/marked unavailable with a clear error message.

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

26.422.71525

What subscription do you have?

Business

What platform is your computer?

Windows 11

What issue are you seeing?

The Codex VS Code extension shows multiple existing chats/conversations in its chat list, but many of them cannot be opened. These chats are displayed by the extension itself, but selecting them does not load the conversation.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

  1. Open VS Code.
  2. Open the Codex extension panel.
  3. Look at the listed existing chats/conversations.
  4. Click one of the affected chats.
  5. Observe that the chat does not open or does not load.

What is the expected behavior?

Every chat listed by the Codex VS Code extension should either open correctly or be hidden/marked unavailable with a clear error message.

Additional information

Please let me know which logs would be useful; I can provide sanitized VS Code/Codex extension logs.

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TL;DR

The issue with the Codex VS Code extension failing to open certain chats may be resolved by examining and potentially modifying the extension's configuration or the chat data it retrieves.

Guidance

  • Verify that the affected chats are not corrupted or incomplete by checking their metadata or content through the Codex App or other means.
  • Inspect the VS Code/Codex extension logs for any error messages related to chat loading or data retrieval to identify potential causes.
  • Consider resetting the Codex extension settings or reinstalling the extension to ensure no configuration issues are causing the problem.
  • If the issue persists, provide the sanitized logs as offered for further analysis.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear without additional information or logs, so these steps are exploratory.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the lack of clear evidence pointing to a version-specific issue, attempting to troubleshoot or reset the extension seems prudent before considering version upgrades.

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