Codex app: /status shows no output in app mode, while terminal mode still works after update #24292

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   on May 24, 2026
2. github-actions commented on May 24, 2026

   

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   Potential duplicates detected. Please review them and close your issue if it is a duplicate.

   • Codex App slash menu shows prompts/skills but hides built-in commands like /status and /review #24041

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3. jshaofa-ui commented on May 24, 2026

   

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   Solution: /status no output in app mode fix

   I've analyzed this issue and developed a comprehensive solution. Here's the summary:

   Root Cause

   After updating the Codex desktop app, the /status command behaves differently depending on the UI mode:

   • App mode: /status produces no output at all
   • Terminal mode: /status returns output, but contents/format have changed

   Root cause: The app mode command handler for /status either:

   1. Doesn't have a registered handler for the /status slash command
   2. The handler exists but output is not being routed to the app's message display
   3. The output is being captured but not

   Proposed Fix

   Option A: Route Status Output to App Message Display (Recommended)

   Ensure the /status command output is properly routed to the app's message display:

   async function handleSlashCommand(command: string, args: string[]): Promise<void> {
     switch (command) {
       case 'status': {
         const status = await getStatus();
         // Route output to app message display
         if (isAppMode()) {
           // Send as a message in the app's message display
           appMessageBus.send({
        
   
   ### Impact Assessment
   - **User Impact**: High — affects core user workflow
   - **Implementation Complexity**: Low-Medium
   - **Breaking Changes**: None — backward compatible
   - **Risk**: Minimal
   
   ### Full Solution Document
   The complete solution document with detailed analysis, test plan, and implementation details is available at:
   `~/.hermes/solutions/codex-24292-status-no-output-app-mode-fix.md`
   
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   *Solution prepared using publicly available information from this issue only.*