Codex VS Code extension not working with code-server: "navigator is now a global in nodejs" error
What version of the VS Code extension are you using?
2.1.17
What subscription do you have?
Pro
Which IDE are you using?
Code Server
What platform is your computer?
inux 6.8.0-94-generic x86_64 x86_64
What issue are you seeing?
## Description
The Codex VS Code extension (openai.chatgpt) fails to load in code-server environment. The extension panel shows blank/empty content and throws a PendingMigrationError related to the navigator global.
## Environment
- code-server version: 4.108.2 (VS Code 1.108.2)
- Extension version: 0.5.69
- Node.js version: v24.13.0
- OS: Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS
- Browser: Chrome 144
## Error Log
ERR navigator is now a global in nodejs, please see https://aka.ms/vscode-extensions/navigator for additional info on this error.: PendingMigrationError: navigator is now a global in nodejs, please see
https://aka.ms/vscode-extensions/navigator for additional info on this error.
at get (file:///usr/lib/code-server/lib/vscode/out/vs/workbench/api/node/extensionHostProcess.js:405:6684)
at /home/dev/.local/share/code-server/extensions/openai.chatgpt-0.5.69-universal/out/extension.js:1:15037
at get value (/home/dev/.local/share/code-server/extensions/openai.chatgpt-0.5.69-universal/out/extension.js:1:8165)
...
Additional console errors:
[Statsig] useGateValue hook failed to find a valid StatsigClient for gate 'codex-app-mini-window'- CSP violations blocking fonts
## Steps to Reproduce
- Install code-server 4.108.2
- Install Codex extension from marketplace
- Open the Codex panel
- Panel shows blank/empty content
## Expected Behavior
The Codex extension should load and display the chat interface properly.
## Additional Context
This appears to be a compatibility issue with the newer Node.js navigator global. The extension seems to be using a pattern that is no longer compatible with the current VS Code/Node.js runtime in code-server.
Reference: https://aka.ms/vscode-extensions/navigator
What steps can reproduce the bug?
- Install code-server (version 4.108.2)
- Install the Codex extension (openai.chatgpt) from the VS Code marketplace
- Open the Codex panel in the sidebar
- Observe that the panel is blank/empty with no content displayed
What is the expected behavior?
_No response_
Additional information
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