Codex for (almost) everything. It can now use apps on your Mac, connect to more of your tools, create images, learn from previous actions, remember how you like to work, and take on ongoing and repeatable tasks. https://t.co/UEEsYBDYfo
OpenAI Expands Codex to Control Desktop Apps and Manage Long Term Tasks
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OpenAI updated its Codex desktop app to handle tasks beyond writing code. The release introduces background computer use (AI capability to see and control desktop environments), allowing multiple agents to operate apps on your Mac without interrupting your active screen.
This update signals a transition from agentic coding to agentic engineering. By adding memory and the ability to schedule work, Codex can now "wake up" to complete long-running tasks or follow up on Slack and Jira. It bridges the gap between isolated code generation and the multi-tool reality of production development.
You can use Codex to manage GitHub PR reviews, connect to remote devboxes via SSH, and iterate on frontend designs using the in-app browser. The integration of gpt-image-1.5 enables generating UI assets directly in the workspace, while memory allows the agent to proactively suggest where to pick up on previous projects.
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