Codex app removed during update; latest ChatGPT app still lacks Codex despite ChatGPT/ChatGPT Classic split

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Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Newbie friendliness
20/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop

Research direction

The report concerns the macOS updater and the distinction between the ChatGPT and ChatGPT Classic applications, but it names no repository file, test, or entry point. First determine whether this repository contains the affected desktop application or update flow; completion would require a confirmed project-owned change and a reproducible check that Codex is retained or exposed after updating.

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Summary

During an update on macOS, the previously usable Codex desktop application was removed or replaced without a warning that the standalone application would disappear. After updating to the latest ChatGPT desktop version offered by the updater, the replacement application still does not show a Codex mode, Codex tab, or the existing Codex projects/sessions.

The current installation now explicitly distinguishes between ChatGPT and ChatGPT Classic, so

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