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OpenAI released a major update to the Codex desktop app, adding background computer use, memory, and native web browsing. This shift transforms Codex from a coding assistant into an autonomous engineering agent capable of managing the entire software development lifecycle across multiple apps and days.
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.
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
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