codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix VSCode Codex can't open specific message, but when using Codex desktop open once, it can now be opened at VS Code Codex extension. [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What version of the IDE extension are you using?

latest

What subscription do you have?

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Which IDE are you using?

VS Code

What platform is your computer?

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What issue are you seeing?

I've noticed that some old message in VS Code Codex extension can't be opened, but when I open the same conversation at Codex desktop app, it can be opened, and when I go back to vs code Codex extension, it can open as well.

It seems like Codex desktop app has some sort of purify process!

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Use normally

What is the expected behavior?

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by opening the conversation in the Codex desktop app first, which seems to have a "purify process" that allows the conversation to be opened later in the VS Code Codex extension.

Guidance

  • The issue appears to be related to the VS Code Codex extension's ability to open old messages, which can be mitigated by opening the conversation in the Codex desktop app first.
  • Try opening the conversation in the Codex desktop app and then switch back to the VS Code Codex extension to see if the issue is resolved.
  • If the issue persists, consider providing more information about the expected behavior and additional details about the environment to help with further troubleshooting.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear, and the provided information is limited. The suggested workaround may not be a permanent fix, but it seems to resolve the issue temporarily.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The suggested workaround of opening the conversation in the Codex desktop app first seems to resolve the issue, at least temporarily, and can be used until a more permanent fix is found.

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codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix VSCode Codex can't open specific message, but when using Codex desktop open once, it can now be opened at VS Code Codex extension. [1 comments, 2 participants]