4OpenAI Release Notes·
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.
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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.
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 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 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 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.
Codex is now generally available
OpenAI has moved Codex to general availability, introducing a Slack integration, a Codex SDK, and enterprise-oriented admin tools including usage dashboards and workspace management. The release positions Codex as a scalable developer and enterprise product. These additions suggest OpenAI is targeting broader organizational adoption beyond individual developers.
OpenAI Codex app launches on Windows for ChatGPT Business workspaces
OpenAI has released a Windows desktop client for its Codex coding agent, available to ChatGPT Business workspace members who have Codex access. The app supports running multiple Codex agents in parallel with isolated worktrees, reviewable diffs, and interoperability with Codex CLI and IDE surfaces. Admins use existing workspace controls without a separate permission model, extending Codex's multi-surface reach to Windows environments.