investigation-codex-vscode-extension

The Codex VS Code extension may fail to spawn a local agent after an update due to version mismatches between the extension and CLI, or incorrect custom executable configurations. This skill diagnoses these connection failures by verifying logs and argument compatibility.

To troubleshoot agent connection issues in the Codex VS Code extension, you need to verify extension logs, check CLI paths, and validate argument compatibility. This skill provides a structured workflow to pinpoint why the extension cannot communicate with the local Codex agent.

A mismatched chatgpt.cliExecutable setting occurs when custom CLI configurations point to outdated binaries or incorrect paths. This skill identifies these configuration conflicts to ensure seamless integration between the VS Code extension and the local Codex agent.

Yes, you can use a custom CLI executable with the Codex VS Code extension, but it may cause connection issues if not configured correctly. This skill detects problems arising from custom configurations and verifies argument compatibility to maintain seamless integration.

Checking VS Code extension logs for Codex agent connection errors involves inspecting the logs to identify version mismatches or configuration conflicts. This skill verifies extension logs and CLI paths to diagnose why the extension is failing to connect to the local agent.

If the Codex VS Code extension cannot communicate with the local agent, you should verify CLI paths, check for version mismatches, and review custom executable configurations. This skill guides you through the necessary checks to identify and resolve the root cause.