openai / openai/codex

Error when starting a thread with a new worktree and no environment configured

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Description

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Version 26.803.81509

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Linux 7.1.8-100.fc43.x86_64 x86_64

What issue are you seeing?

Error when starting a thread with a new worktree and no environment configured

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What steps can reproduce the bug?

Feedback ID: no-active-thread-01a011ef-61bf-7f70-a626-b4d5d124d81c

What is the expected behavior?

Should start the thread in a new worktree from the current branch selected

Additional information

No response

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the failure described for feedback ID no-active-thread-01a011ef-61bf-7f70-a626-b4d5d124d81c when starting a thread with a new worktree and no environment configured. Compare this with the expected behavior of starting the thread from the currently selected branch; done means the new worktree starts the thread without the reported error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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