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Patch Script: OpenAI ChatGPT VS Code extension (macOS Apple Silicon)
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patch-openai-chatgpt-extension-CODEX-arm64.sh
#!/usr/bin/env bash
set -euo pipefail
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Patch Script: OpenAI ChatGPT VS Code extension (macOS Apple Silicon)
# Author: GoXLd (https://github.com/GoXLd)
# Please retain attribution when reusing this code.
# License/Disclaimer: Provided "as is", without any warranties or guarantees
# of any kind (express or implied). Use at your own risk.
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
usage() {
cat <<'EOF'
Usage: patch-openai-chatgpt-extension-arm64.sh [--force]
Options:
--force Force reapply: if file is already patched, try restoring latest backup
and patch again; if no backup exists, still rerun patch pass in place.
-h, --help Show this help message.
EOF
}
force=0
while [[ $# -gt 0 ]]; do
case "$1" in
--force)
force=1
shift
;;
-h|--help)
usage
exit 0
;;
*)
echo "Unknown option: $1"
usage
exit 1
;;
esac
done
if [[ "$(uname -s)" != "Darwin" ]]; then
echo "This patch script is for macOS only."
exit 1
fi
if [[ "$(uname -m)" != "arm64" ]]; then
echo "This patch script is for Apple Silicon (arm64) only."
exit 1
fi
if pgrep -f '(/Applications/Visual Studio Code\.app/|/Applications/Visual Studio Code - Insiders\.app/|(^|[[:space:]])code([[:space:]]|$)|(^|[[:space:]])code-insiders([[:space:]]|$)|/Applications/Antigravity\.app/|(^|[[:space:]])antigravity([[:space:]]|$))' >/dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "VS Code, VS Code Insiders, or Antigravity appears to be running."
echo "Please close VS Code, VS Code Insiders, and Antigravity before patching."
exit 1
fi
roots=(
"$HOME/.vscode/extensions"
"$HOME/.vscode-insiders/extensions"
"$HOME/.antigravity/extensions"
)
targets=()
for root in "${roots[@]}"; do
[[ -d "$root" ]] || continue
while IFS= read -r -d '' file; do
targets+=("$file")
done < <(find "$root" -type f -path '*/openai.chatgpt-*-darwin-arm64/out/extension.js' -print0 2>/dev/null)
done
if [[ ${#targets[@]} -eq 0 ]]; then
echo "No extension.js found for openai.chatgpt-*-darwin-arm64."
echo "Checked:"
printf ' - %s\n' "${roots[@]}"
exit 1
fi
timestamp="$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"
patched_count=0
already_patched_count=0
force_reapplied_count=0
failed_count=0
expected=(
'"local-environment":async()=>({environment:{type:"error",error:{message:"Local environments are not available in the extension."}}})'
'"local-environments":async()=>({environments:[]})'
'"local-environment-config":async({configPath:e})=>({configPath:e,exists:!1,raw:null})'
'"local-environment-config-save":async({configPath:e})=>({configPath:e,success:!1})'
'"open-in-targets":async()=>({preferredTarget:null,availableTargets:[],targets:[]})'
'"set-preferred-app":async()=>({success:!1})'
)
expected_stable_metadata='async handleResolveStableMetadata(r,{appServerClient:n}){let o={commonDir:r.cwd,root:r.cwd};return ne(o)}'
is_already_patched() {
local target_file="$1"
local pattern
for pattern in "${expected[@]}"; do
if ! grep -Fq "$pattern" "$target_file"; then
return 1
fi
done
return 0
}
for file in "${targets[@]}"; do
if [[ $force -eq 1 ]] && is_already_patched "$file"; then
latest_backup="$(ls -1t "${file}.bak."* 2>/dev/null | head -n 1 || true)"
if [[ -n "${latest_backup:-}" && -f "$latest_backup" ]]; then
cp "$latest_backup" "$file"
echo "FORCE: restored latest backup before reapplying: $latest_backup"
else
echo "FORCE: already patched, no previous backup found; rerunning patch in place."
fi
fi
backup="${file}.bak.${timestamp}"
cp "$file" "$backup"
if ! perl -0777 -i -pe '
s/"local-environment"\s*:\s*async\([^)]*\)\s*=>\s*.*?(?=,\s*"local-environments"\s*:)/"local-environment":async()=>({environment:{type:"error",error:{message:"Local environments are not available in the extension."}}})/sg;
s/"local-environments"\s*:\s*async\([^)]*\)\s*=>\s*.*?(?=,\s*"local-environment-config"\s*:)/"local-environments":async()=>({environments:[]})/sg;
s/"local-environment-config"\s*:\s*async\([^)]*\)\s*=>\s*.*?(?=,\s*"local-environment-config-save"\s*:)/"local-environment-config":async({configPath:e})=>({configPath:e,exists:!1,raw:null})/sg;
s/"local-environment-config-save"\s*:\s*async\([^)]*\)\s*=>\s*.*?(?=,\s*"ide-context"\s*:)/"local-environment-config-save":async({configPath:e})=>({configPath:e,success:!1})/sg;
s/"open-in-targets"\s*:\s*async\([^)]*\)\s*=>\s*.*?(?=,\s*"set-preferred-app"\s*:)/"open-in-targets":async()=>({preferredTarget:null,availableTargets:[],targets:[]})/sg;
s/"set-preferred-app"\s*:\s*async\([^)]*\)\s*=>\s*.*?(?=,\s*"terminal-shell-options"\s*:)/"set-preferred-app":async()=>({success:!1})/sg;
s/async handleResolveStableMetadata\(r,\{appServerClient:n\}\)\{.*?\}(?=async handleUpstreamBranch\()/async handleResolveStableMetadata(r,{appServerClient:n}){let o={commonDir:r.cwd,root:r.cwd};return ne(o)}/sg;
' "$file"; then
cp "$backup" "$file"
echo "FAILED: $file (patching error, restored from backup)"
failed_count=$((failed_count + 1))
continue
fi
verify_ok=1
for pattern in "${expected[@]}"; do
if ! grep -Fq "$pattern" "$file"; then
verify_ok=0
break
fi
done
if [[ $verify_ok -eq 1 ]] && grep -Fq 'handleResolveStableMetadata' "$file"; then
if ! grep -Fq "$expected_stable_metadata" "$file"; then
verify_ok=0
fi
fi
if [[ $verify_ok -ne 1 ]]; then
cp "$backup" "$file"
echo "FAILED: $file (restored from backup)"
failed_count=$((failed_count + 1))
continue
fi
if cmp -s "$backup" "$file"; then
if [[ $force -eq 1 ]]; then
echo "FORCE: patch pass completed (file bytes unchanged): $file"
echo "BACKUP: $backup"
force_reapplied_count=$((force_reapplied_count + 1))
else
rm -f "$backup"
echo "UNCHANGED (already patched): $file"
already_patched_count=$((already_patched_count + 1))
fi
else
echo "PATCHED: $file"
echo "BACKUP: $backup"
patched_count=$((patched_count + 1))
fi
done
echo
echo "Done."
echo "Patched: $patched_count"
echo "Already patched: $already_patched_count"
echo "Force reapplied: $force_reapplied_count"
echo "Failed: $failed_count"
echo
echo "Note: VS Code extension updates may overwrite this patch."
echo "Disclaimer: This script is provided as-is, with no warranties or guarantees."
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KigwanaAugustine commented Apr 15, 2026

I am executing this on my M2 Air since codex has been causing overheating.

Will let you know how it goes

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GoXLd commented Apr 15, 2026

I am executing this on my M2 Air since codex has been causing overheating.

Will let you know how it goes

Thanks for trying it on your M2 Air. Yeah, it’s a bit odd that the issue hasn’t been fixed, but people have reported that this patch helps in practice. Looking forward to hearing how it works for you.

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benapetr commented Apr 17, 2026

this isn't only affecting macbooks, I get massive CPU usage on every platform, even linux, it's just most visible with macbooks air because they overheat because of this, other platforms usually have weaker CPUs with better cooling so it's not so visible, still annoying though

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KigwanaAugustine commented Apr 19, 2026

Okay, after some good days of testing, this worked just fine for me. Thanks man, so incase of updates, I should just update and run the script right ?

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KigwanaAugustine commented Apr 19, 2026

image My CPU usage is always down, even when I am heavily using Codex, and the temperature(on the left in the screenshot) is also just fine, so I get long hours of battery life as well. Thanks, man🙏

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GoXLd commented Apr 24, 2026

Okay, after some good days of testing, this worked just fine for me. Thanks man, so incase of updates, I should just update and run the script right ?

Unfortunately, this patch also needs to be updated. But if similar issues come up again, I’ll do my best to help.

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GoXLd commented Apr 25, 2026

this isn't only affecting macbooks, I get massive CPU usage on every platform, even linux, it's just most visible with macbooks air because they overheat because of this, other platforms usually have weaker CPUs with better cooling so it's not so visible, still annoying though

I'm sure Codex team focused on fixing this bug

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KigwanaAugustine commented Apr 25, 2026

Thank you @GoXLd for the help, surely, you saved my battery as well.

In case of any changes, we will surely appreciate updates on your end.

Am sure codex team got way too many issues on their hands, this thing might take time to fix.

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wwwxxx0501 commented Apr 26, 2026

thank you for solving my problem.

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KigwanaAugustine commented Apr 26, 2026

@wwwxxx0501 which mac are are you on

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wwwxxx0501 commented Apr 27, 2026

@wwwxxx0501 which mac are are you on

mac air M5

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KigwanaAugustine commented Apr 27, 2026

@wwwxxx0501, I noticed the effects are more visible on MacBook Airs because of the lack of fans

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GoXLd commented Apr 27, 2026

@wwwxxx0501, I noticed the effects are more visible on MacBook Airs because of the lack of fans

Me too - on my M4 MacBook Air, I noticed the temperature goes through the roof.

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Axfff commented Apr 27, 2026

I noticed it seems disables local env related configs. maybe codex's related capability be infected?

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KigwanaAugustine commented May 2, 2026

@Axfff , i had the same worries at first , but I haven't got any issues with the model performance after applying the patch. It's just so nice really, my CPU usage is at an all time low and long battery life 😊

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