OpenAI enables web search by default in Codex CLI and IDE Extension
OpenAI has updated Codex to enable web search by default for local tasks in the Codex CLI and IDE Extension. The feature operates in two modes: a cached mode (default) that serves results from an OpenAI-maintained pre-indexed web cache, and a live mode that fetches real-time web data. Users running in --yolo or full-access sandbox mode automatically get live results, and the behavior is configurable via a web_search configuration option.
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OpenAI launches Codex Chrome extension for browser-based agentic tasks
OpenAI released a Chrome extension for Codex that enables the agent to work with apps and websites in the browser, operating in parallel across tabs in the background. Users retain control over which websites Codex can access. The extension extends Codex's agentic capabilities into the browser environment without requiring the user to cede control of their browsing session.
Introducing upgrades to Codex
OpenAI has announced upgrades to Codex, its AI coding agent, improving speed, reliability, and real-time collaboration capabilities. The updates extend Codex's reach across multiple development environments including terminal, IDE, web, and mobile. The announcement emphasizes both interactive collaboration and autonomous task execution.
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 launches Sites plugin in Codex for building and deploying web apps
OpenAI has released Sites in preview within the Codex app, enabling users to create, save, deploy, and inspect websites, dashboards, internal tools, web apps, and games hosted by OpenAI. The feature is included by default for ChatGPT Business workspaces, with ChatGPT Enterprise admins able to enable it via role-based access control. This extends Codex from a code-generation tool into a full deployment platform, competing with services like Vercel and Netlify in the AI-assisted development space.
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.
Codex for (almost) everything: OpenAI expands Codex app with computer use, browsing, image generation, memory, and plugins
OpenAI has updated its Codex desktop application for macOS and Windows with a broad set of new capabilities including computer use, in-app browsing, image generation, persistent memory, and plugin support. The update positions Codex as a more comprehensive agentic developer tool rather than a pure code-completion assistant. These additions bring Codex closer to a general-purpose AI agent environment targeting developer 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 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.