I can't download the codex extension in vscode on a macbook pro Apple M4 Pro,
What version of the IDE extension are you using?
vscode 1.109.0 (Universal)
What subscription do you have?
in chatgpt i have subscription plus
Which IDE are you using?
vs code
What platform is your computer?
Darwin 25.2.0 arm64 arm
What issue are you seeing?
Yesterday, after updating codex, the icon for switching modes (agent/chat) disappeared in my vscode, and the agent was automatically turned on. I deleted the codex extension to reinstall it again. And since then, I haven't been able to install it in any way, it's been hanging in an eternal download. Also, when you enter the codex extension, there is a version:
Marketplace
Identifier
openai.chatgpt
Version
0.4.71
Published
11 months ago
Last Released
I have rebooted the mac, completely deleted vscode, nothing helps. I've never had such problems before. I will be glad to help you solve this problem.
What steps can reproduce the bug?
you need try delete codex extension and again istall
What is the expected behavior?
_No response_
Additional information
_No response_
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Version: 1.109.0 (Universal)
Commit: bdd88df003631aaa0bcbe057cb0a940b80a476fa
Date: 2026-02-04T02:01:38.288Z (3 days ago)
Electron: 39.3.0
ElectronBuildId: 13168319
Chromium: 142.0.7444.265
Node.js: 22.21.1
V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0
OS: Darwin arm64 25.2.0
Are you able to download older versions of the extension ("Install Specific Version..."), or is it just this version that won't download? Are you able to switch to the prerelease version and download it?
This is the first we've heard of download problems. If anyone else is seeing this, let us know.
"same" here. Installed codex locally without issues. When choosing to install it through remote SSH-extension following error is shown: Can't install 'openai.chatgpt' extension because it is not compatible with the current version of Visual Studio Code (version 1.109.2).
@attisanto-jpg, the error you're describing is different. That indicates you're using a version of VS Code that's too old.
@AnZoro1, were you able to find a solution? Is this still happening with the latest version?
If so, why would it allow the installation but refuse the installation for the remote ssh?
@attisanto-jpg I had the same issue. I was able to install the Codex extension locally no problems, but as soon as I tried to install it on the remote machine via ssh, I received a compatibility error. To fix it, I uninstall the extension locally, rebooted vscode, connected to the machine and then installed the Codex extension. Don't know this matters but apparently it does.