OpenAI Codex app adds branch search, plan mode, and parallel approvals
OpenAI's Codex app received a minor update adding branch search in the branch picker, clearer guidance for entering plan mode, and support for parallel approvals. The release also includes unspecified performance improvements and bug fixes. These are incremental UX and workflow enhancements to OpenAI's coding agent product.
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OpenAI Codex app adds conversation forking and model-switching slash commands
OpenAI's Codex app received a feature update adding conversation forking from arbitrary earlier messages, slash commands for switching models and reasoning levels mid-draft, and plan-mode notifications. Bug fixes address thread handoff and subagent navigation issues in worktrees and the VS Code extension. The update reflects ongoing iteration on agentic coding UX patterns.
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 app update: workspace settings, Windows native support, MCP approval panels, and agent composer features
OpenAI shipped a Codex app update adding workspace settings, native Windows updater with MSIX and system tray support, and MCP custom approval panel handling. The automation composer gains app/file @mentions, subagent diff stats, and artifact cards for file citations. The release also includes a range of bug fixes covering multi-window issues, review panel behavior, and thread search performance.
OpenAI Codex app adds worktree cleanup settings and thread handoff between Local and Worktree modes
OpenAI released a Codex app update adding a configurable Worktrees setting for automatic cleanup of Codex-managed worktrees and Handoff support for moving threads between Local and Worktree execution contexts. The update also includes GitHub and pull request workflow improvements, better approval prompts, and general bug fixes. These are incremental UX and workflow improvements to the agentic coding product.
OpenAI Codex app launches on Windows with parallel agent support
OpenAI has released the Codex desktop app for Windows, available to ChatGPT subscribers with Codex access. The app supports running multiple Codex agents in parallel with isolated worktrees and reviewable diffs that can be edited, discarded, or converted to pull requests. It integrates with the Codex CLI and IDE tooling, enabling a unified workflow across surfaces.
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 launches Codex macOS app for managing parallel coding agents
OpenAI released the Codex app for macOS, a desktop interface for running and managing multiple coding agents in parallel. The app supports long-horizon background tasks, diff review from isolated worktrees, agent progress monitoring, and reusable automations. It integrates with existing Codex local and cloud infrastructure and follows the same admin permission controls. Business users receive a limited-time 2x rate limit promotion.
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.