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OpenAI ships Codex Enterprise updates: Windows Computer Use, Developer mode for browser, and access controls
OpenAI released several Codex updates for Enterprise plans, including Computer Use support for Windows, a Developer mode enabling Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) access for deeper browser debugging, and per-app access controls for Computer Use on Windows. Additional additions include an /init command for generating AGENTS.md scaffolds, clearer usage-limit error messages, and an Unread chats section. The updates expand Codex's agentic capabilities for enterprise software development workflows.
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OpenAI Codex for Business adds coworker invitations, Developer mode, and app access controls
OpenAI released several Codex updates for Business users, including coworker invitation flows with referral bonuses, a Developer mode enabling Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) access for debugging in the Codex browser, and per-app access controls for Computer Use on Windows. Additional changes include an /init command for generating AGENTS.md scaffolds, clearer usage-limit error messages, and an Unread chats section in the command menu. These updates expand Codex's enterprise administration controls and developer tooling depth.
OpenAI Codex app adds rate-limit banking, Developer mode, Computer Use for Enterprise, and performance improvements
OpenAI released a batch of Codex app updates including rate-limit reset banking for Plus/Pro users, a Developer mode exposing Chrome DevTools Protocol access for browser debugging, and Computer Use availability for Enterprise users outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland. Browser use performance was improved up to 2x via CDP and DOM snapshot optimizations. The update also adds project instructions via /init, per-app Computer Use controls on Windows, and various plugin management and bug fixes.
OpenAI Codex gains Windows Computer Use and cross-platform remote control
OpenAI's Codex app now supports Computer Use on Windows, enabling the agent to operate Windows desktop applications by seeing, clicking, and typing. Remote control functionality has also been extended to Windows devices, allowing users to initiate and monitor Codex tasks from iOS, Android, or Mac. The update also adds thread coordination for local projects, expanded search across Codex threads, and improved Chrome context capture for Google Workspace apps.
OpenAI Codex gains Windows Computer Use and remote control via ChatGPT mobile
OpenAI has added Computer Use support for Windows in the Codex app, enabling Codex to see, click, and type within Windows applications. A remote control feature allows users to monitor and steer ongoing Windows workflows from ChatGPT on iOS/Android or Codex on Mac, while the Windows machine remains the local host. The update also adds GitHub Enterprise Server app template support for workspace-specific connectors covering Codex Web, Code Review, and Security Review. Windows Computer Use and remote control are disabled for Enterprise users by default and require early-access enrollment.
OpenAI Codex adds goal mode GA, browser improvements, remote locked use, and enterprise analytics
OpenAI shipped a batch of Codex updates for Enterprise and Edu users, including general availability of goal mode across the Codex app, IDE extension, and CLI, which lets users define outcomes and let Codex iterate autonomously toward them. Additional features include Appshots for attaching app windows to Codex threads, locked computer use for remote secure operation after Mac lock, in-app browser annotation improvements, and a new admin analytics console covering usage, credits, and accepted lines of code. Plugin sharing between workspace members is also now available, with different defaults for Enterprise versus Edu accounts.
OpenAI Codex gains Computer Use on Windows and usage profiles
OpenAI has added Computer Use capability to Codex on Windows, allowing the agent to see, click, and type within Windows applications via a plugin. Business users can also continue Windows workflows remotely from ChatGPT on iOS/Android or Codex on Mac, with the Windows machine acting as the local host. The release also adds Codex usage profiles for tracking activity and token usage, and improves app responsiveness and browser stability. Computer Use on Windows is not available at launch in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland.
OpenAI adds Computer Use on Windows and usage profiles to Codex
OpenAI's Codex app now supports Computer Use on Windows, enabling eligible users to direct Codex to see, click, and type within Windows applications during development workflows. The update also enables cross-device continuity, allowing users to monitor and steer work from iOS, Android, or Mac while a Windows machine hosts the project environment. Additional changes include infrastructure improvements for responsiveness and browser speed, plus Codex Profiles for tracking usage and token activity. Computer Use on Windows is geo-restricted at launch, unavailable in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland.
OpenAI Codex adds rate-limit banking, Developer mode for browser, /init command, and UX improvements
OpenAI released several Codex updates including rate-limit reset banking for Plus and Pro users with a referral system, and a new Developer mode that grants controlled Chrome DevTools Protocol access for JavaScript profiling, console/network inspection, and DOM review. Additional changes include a /init command for scaffolding AGENTS.md project instructions, customizable macOS Dock icons, and clearer usage-limit error messaging. These updates expand Codex's agentic browser capabilities and improve developer workflow tooling.