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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.
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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.
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 expands Codex with in-app browser, computer use, PR workflow, and thread automations
OpenAI released a significant update to its Codex desktop app, adding an in-app browser for page-level feedback, computer use capabilities (macOS app control via vision and input), and deeper GitHub pull request integration. New workflow features include chat threads without project folders, scheduled thread automations for long-running tasks, and an artifact viewer for previewing generated PDFs, spreadsheets, and documents. Computer use is geo-restricted, excluding the EEA, UK, and Switzerland at launch.
OpenAI Codex adds goal mode GA, locked remote computer use, plugin sharing, and analytics
OpenAI shipped a batch of Codex updates including general availability of goal mode (autonomous outcome-directed execution) across app, IDE extension, and CLI, plus locked computer use for secure remote operation after Mac screen lock. Plugin sharing enables ChatGPT Business workspace members to reuse internally built plugins, and a new admin analytics console tracks usage metrics including accepted lines of code and model usage. The update also includes browser-use improvements and Appshots for attaching app windows to Codex threads.
OpenAI Codex app adds Appshots, graduates Goal mode, and enables remote computer use
OpenAI's Codex app for macOS received a significant feature update including Appshots (a hotkey to send the frontmost window's screenshot and text directly to Codex), graduation of Goal mode from experimental to stable across app/IDE/CLI, and remote computer use that allows Codex to operate desktop apps while the Mac is locked. The release also adds plugin sharing via marketplace for ChatGPT Business, browser-use improvements including faster image asset extraction and a read-only JS sandbox for structured data, and various reliability fixes. These features collectively push Codex toward longer-horizon autonomous agentic operation with expanded environmental access.
OpenAI Codex gains goal mode GA, Appshots context, and remote locked computer use
OpenAI shipped a batch of Codex updates including general availability of goal mode across the app, IDE extension, and CLI, allowing users to define outcomes and success criteria for long-running autonomous tasks. Appshots on macOS let users attach app windows to Codex threads for richer visual context without verbose setup prompts. Locked computer use enables eligible Mac users to keep Codex running remotely after the machine locks, extending the agentic reach of the system. Browser use also received annotation, asset extraction, and reliability improvements.
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 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.