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OpenAI API: IDE Extension Not Responding
Current Status: Operational
Last checked: 8m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with OpenAI API, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When OpenAI API's IDE extension stops working, code completions, suggestions, and AI features become unavailable in your editor. This can be caused by extension crashes, authentication issues, or service outages.
Error Signatures
Extension not respondingConnection lostUnable to connectExtension errorNot authenticatedService unavailableExtension crashedCopilot is not availableCommon Causes
- OpenAI API extension crashed or lost connection
- Extension version is outdated
- Authentication token expired
- IDE update broke compatibility
- OpenAI API backend servers are down
- Network/firewall blocking the extension's connection
✓ How to Fix It
- Restart your IDE (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.)
- Check the extension is up to date
- Sign out and sign back in to OpenAI API
- Check the extension's output log for errors
- Disable and re-enable the extension
- Check this page for OpenAI API outages
Live Signals
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OperationalRecent Incidents
No incidents in the past 30 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is OpenAI API not working in my IDE?
Try restarting your IDE, updating the extension, and signing in again. If the issue is widespread, check the status above.
Is OpenAI API extension down?
Check community reports below. If many developers are reporting issues, it's a service-side problem.
How do I fix OpenAI API in VS Code?
Restart VS Code, check for extension updates, re-authenticate, and check the Output panel for OpenAI API logs.