openai / openai/codex

Mac app will not delete zombie conversations

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Description

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

Version 26.903.61454

What subscription do you have?

Plus x 3

What platform is your computer?

Mac

What issue are you seeing?

Conversations that do not exist refuse to leave the side bar. They do not exist on the web or my phone.

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What steps can reproduce the bug?

Just look at the screen.

What is the expected behavior?

The conversations don't exist. They should be gone.

Additional information

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in the Mac app and compare the sidebar with the conversations visible on the web and phone. Trace how the sidebar handles conversations that no longer exist, and consider the issue done when those zombie conversations can no longer remain visible.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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