The Codex extension fails to start properly in a VS Code Web setup, blocking the user's workflow.
The Codex extension fails to start properly in a VS Code Web setup, blocking the user's workflow.
Problem statement normalized from the linked evidence
CANDIDATE VIEW · NOT A PUBLISHED OPPORTUNITY
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Qualification checklist
Gate decision: Aug 15, 2026
✓
At least 3 independent users3 / 3
MET
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At least 2 independent discussions2 / 2
MET
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At least 1 supporting signal2 Workarounds · 3 Blocked workflows · Persistence
MET
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Observed signals
Users3
Discussions2
Mentions3
Active days3
Source coverageGitHub
TrendUNKNOWN
First seenJul 31, 2026
Last seenAug 10, 2026
Why the gate is holding
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Source evidence
3 evidence records
github · HIGH · Aug 10, 2026
openai/codex
I can reproduce this on the current affected build in a VS Code Web / `code serve-web` setup. ## Environment - Codex extension: `openai.chatgpt 26.803.41515` (`linux-x64`) - VS Code Web: `1.132.0`, commit `df53daabb18cd157bdb08c7f01c34df936cf12f4` - Remote host: Linux x86_64 - Browser client: Firefox `153.0.3` on Windows ## Observed startup sequence The Codex app-server is healthy and completes initialization. In failed windows, the extension log contains: ```text Initialize received Webview did not finish starting…
# Codex extension fails to start: "The extension couldn't load its resources"
## Description The Codex panel fails to start after opening VSCode and shows: > Codex could not start. The extension couldn't load its resources. ## Environment - OS: Windows x64 - VSCode: 1.132.0 (commit `df53daabb18cd157bdb08c7f01c34df936cf12f4`) - Extension: `openai.chatgpt` 26.803.41515 (win32-x64) - Extension installed/updated: 2026-08-07 ## Steps to reproduce 1. Open VSCode. 2. Open the Codex sidebar or panel. 3. Wait about 30 seconds; the error "Codex couldn't load its resources." appears. ## Console output…