Why is Codex Computer Use unavailable on Intel Mac even though the plugin is enabled?

The bundled SkyComputerUseClient binary inside /Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/plugins/openai-bundled/computer-use/*/ may be arm64-only on some Codex releases. Even when codex mcp list shows computer-use as enabled, the binary can't load on x86_64. Confirm with: file /Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/plugins/openai-bundled/computer-use/*/SkyComputerUseClient — if the output doesn't include x86_64, that's the cause. Workarounds: Rosetta with an x86_64 launcher, or wait for an x86_64 build.

How do I check if a Codex Computer Use binary supports Intel?

Run `file /Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/plugins/openai-bundled/computer-use/*/SkyComputerUseClient` — a universal binary will list both x86_64 and arm64. An arm64-only binary will only show arm64. You can also use `lipo -info` on the same path for the same answer.

Codex Computer Use / Intel Mac audit

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What This Checks

Intel bundle payloadVerify whether the Codex app actually includes the Computer Use plugin/helper for your architecture.

macOS permissionsSeparate missing Screen Recording or Accessibility grants from missing app resources.

Plugin cache stateCheck bundled marketplace files, local cache, stale installs, and mismatched plugin entries.

Agent routingConfirm whether the answering agent can see the tools you think are installed.

OpenClaw/Codex splitKeep browser automation, native Mac control, and provider routing as separate failure layers.

Evidence packageReturn concise proof and the next action: fix locally, wait for vendor bundle, or route around.

Fast Self-Check

uname -m
find /Applications/Codex.app/Contents/Resources/plugins/openai-bundled -maxdepth 3 -type d -name "*computer*" -o -name "*cua*"
find ~/.codex/plugins/cache/openai-bundled -maxdepth 3 -type d -name "*computer*" -o -name "*cua*"

If those paths contain no Computer Use/CUA payload on Intel, permission resets will not install the missing bundle. The right move is to document the evidence and use a route-around until a compatible payload exists.

Good Fit

Codex settings show Computer Use unavailable on an Intel Mac.
MCP lists a server, but the thread cannot use native Mac control tools.
You are unsure whether this is a permissions issue, app bundle issue, or stale plugin cache.
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