The updated version of Codex for Windows and Mac goes from a simple chat interface to a versatile developer assistant. It now supports computer control, image generation, and a number of other features that take the development process to the next level.
The updated version of Codex for Windows and Mac goes from a simple chat interface to a versatile developer assistant. It now supports computer control, image generation, and a number of other features that take the development process to the next level.
The latest version of the Codex application has received support for background computer control , writes Neowin. Thanks to this feature, Codex can now see the screen, press buttons and enter text on the user's computer using its own cursor. This allows the application to control a wide range of applications that do not have their own API. Even better news is that on a Mac, you can run multiple Codex agents in parallel, without interrupting the user's own work at the desktop.
Another useful feature for developers in this Codex update is the built-in browser . This feature allows users to leave comments directly on web pages to give the agent precise instructions for further changes. In the future, Codex will be able to gain full control over workflows in the browser, not limited to web applications on the local host.
Previously, Codex did not have native support for image generation , forcing developers to use the ChatGPT plugin. With this update, the integration of the gpt-image-1.5 model will allow you to create and enhance images directly in the code process.
Additionally, today OpenAI announced the addition of 90 new plugins , including: Atlassian Rovo, CircleCI, CodeRabbit, GitLab Issues, Microsoft Suite, Neon by Databricks, Remotion, Render, and Superpowers.
The updates also affected the workflow : Codex learned to work with GitHub comments, supports multiple tabs in the terminal, and offers alpha support for SSH for connecting to remote devboxes. The sidebar now offers quick viewing of documents — from PDFs to spreadsheets. There is also a reports panel, where you can track the work of AI agents in real time: their plans, information sources, and final results.
OpenAI is also expanding the automation capabilities of Codex . Developers can now reuse existing discussion threads so the assistant can retain the context of previous conversations. In addition, Codex is now able to plan its work for the future and resume long-running tasks that take days or even weeks.
Finally, OpenAI is previewing a new memory feature for Codex. It allows you to retain useful context from previous interactions, including likes, edits, and other details that were previously time-consuming to reconcile. Codex can also proactively suggest next steps by combining project context, connected plugins, and memory data.
The above Codex features are now rolling out to desktop app users who are logged in with a ChatGPT account. Personalization features like memory and contextual hints will be coming later for Enterprise and Edu editions, as well as for users in the EU and UK. The new computer management feature is currently only available on macOS.
