Codex VSCode Extension does not work when using Cloud + Local Changes + Detached Head
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 1, 2025 by Cidan Closed Nov 22, 2025
What version of Codex is running?
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Which model were you using?
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What platform is your computer?
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What steps can reproduce the bug?
Create a detached head state in your local git repo, set Codex to use cloud and your local changes. Codex will never kick off a cloud job, and will always fail with an error.
What is the expected behavior?
The job should kick off in the cloud.
What do you see instead?
An error banner across the top of the screen saying the job could not be started.
Additional information
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