codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Newst VS Code extension just makes codex flash and blink [4 comments, 5 participants]

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openai/codex#19181Fetched 2026-04-24 05:59:19
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What version of the IDE extension are you using?

26.5422.20832

What subscription do you have?

Plus

Which IDE are you using?

VS Code

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

After installing the most recent release of the extension (today 2026-04-23) the Codex does not load inside VS Code, it just keeps flashing and blinking on the screen. I had to roll back to the previous version.

see screen capture https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e099039a-e95a-43ee-a91c-30eaf69fd8b5

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Install the current extension in VS Code 26.5422.20832

What is the expected behavior?

Load the tasks in codex

Additional information

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by reverting to the previous version of the IDE extension, as the current version is causing the Codex to malfunction in VS Code.

Guidance

  • The problem seems to be specific to the latest version of the extension, so downgrading to the previous version might be a temporary workaround.
  • To verify if the issue is indeed version-specific, try installing an earlier version of the extension and check if the Codex loads correctly.
  • If the issue persists after downgrading, there might be other factors at play, such as compatibility issues with VS Code or the user's system configuration.
  • Consider reporting the issue to the extension developers with the provided screen capture and system details for further investigation.

Notes

The provided information suggests a version-specific issue, but without more details about the extension's changes or system configurations, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Revert to the previous version of the IDE extension, as it has been confirmed to work correctly, while the current version is causing issues.

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