openai / openai/codex

Cannot list and use any app other than Chrome.

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app bug computer-use windows-os
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Description

Codex Desktop: 26.903.8094.0
Computer-use plugin/runtime: 26.903.61454
Both computer-use plugins enabled
Native CUA pipe exists
Configured backends: chrome,iab
Allowed application IDs: chrome.exe only
“Computer use for any app” is enabled in the UI
Fresh task still exposes no native windows

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the fresh-task behavior with the listed Codex Desktop, computer-use runtime, backend, and allowed-application settings. Trace how the native CUA pipe enumerates and selects windows; done means applications other than chrome.exe are listed and usable when “Computer use for any app” is enabled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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