Troubleshooting guide
If you are on an Intel Mac, the first question is not whether to reinstall again.
The real question is whether this desktop app path is supposed to work on your machine at all.
Get that answer first. Then decide whether this is worth troubleshooting or whether it makes more sense to switch to another path.
Do this first
Context
Most Intel Mac failures map to one root cause: the desktop package is compiled for Apple Silicon environments and does not execute correctly on x86_64 hardware. The error text can vary by machine, but the boundary is the same.
This guide answers the broad Intel compatibility question first. If you see a specific error string, open the matching guide below for exact steps.
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FAQ
No official desktop support path is documented for Intel Macs at this time. Expect compatibility issues and prioritize supported alternatives.
No. Repeating the same installer usually does not help when architecture mismatch is the root cause.
Use Codex CLI or editor-based integration first. They are more maintainable than patched desktop bundles.