The x64 distribution of Codex Desktop does not include the required 'computer-use' helper/plugin, blocking the use of Computer Use, Appshots, and Locked use fea
The x64 distribution of Codex Desktop does not include the required 'computer-use' helper/plugin, blocking the use of Computer Use, Appshots, and Locked use features on Intel macOS.
Problem statement normalized from the linked evidence
CANDIDATE VIEW · NOT A PUBLISHED OPPORTUNITY
01
Qualification checklist
Gate decision: Aug 15, 2026
×
At least 3 independent users2 / 3
NOT MET
✓
At least 2 independent discussions2 / 2
MET
✓
At least 1 supporting signal2 Blocked workflows · Persistence
MET
02
Observed signals
Users2
Discussions2
Mentions2
Active days2
Source coverageGitHub
TrendUNKNOWN
First seenMay 25, 2026
Last seenJun 07, 2026
Why the gate is holding
Fewer than 3 independent users
Competition research, commercial scoring, and Build Gap analysis do not run until this gate passes.
03
Source evidence
2 evidence records
github · HIGH · Jun 07, 2026
Intel macOS x64 26.602.40724 still missing computer-use helper for Appshots and Locked use
## Summary Codex Desktop `26.602.40724` on Intel macOS still cannot use Computer Use, Appshots, or Locked use because the x64 distribution does not include the `computer-use` bundled plugin or the `Codex Computer Use.app` / `SkyComputerUseService` helper payload. This appears to still be the same packaging/distribution issue reported in #24053, #24056, and #24437, but it is still present in the newer x64 build `26.602.40724`, not just the earlier `26.519.x` builds. ## Environment ```text Hardware/arch: Intel Mac, x…
Intel macOS x64 26.519.41501 still missing computer-use helper for Appshots and Locked use
## Summary Codex Desktop `26.519.41501` on Intel macOS still cannot use Computer Use, Appshots, or Locked use because the x64 distribution does not include the `computer-use` bundled plugin or the `Codex Computer Use.app` helper. This appears to still be a packaging/distribution issue in the current x64 build, not a local permissions issue. ## Environment ```text Hardware/arch: Intel Mac, x86_64 CPU: Intel Core i9-9880H Codex Desktop: 26.519.41501 CFBundleVersion: 3044 Bundled Codex CLI: codex-cli 0.133.0-alpha.1 `…