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OpenAI introduced Auto-review, a new mode for Codex that delegates command approvals to a secondary safety agent. This shift allows the coding agent to execute long-running automations and builds without requiring constant human intervention for every step.
This update follows OpenAI's push for secure sandboxes to enable longer autonomous runs. It extends the company's recent launch of unattended workspace agents that execute multi-step workflows independently of user interaction. This shift mirrors the per-action safety classification recently introduced by competitors to streamline autonomous workflows.
You can now use Auto-review to keep Codex moving through complex automations, such as repository-wide migrations or multi-step CI/CD debugging, without manual oversight. The feature is designed for long-running tasks where human-in-the-loop requirements previously caused delays. Access is available through the Codex app and CLI.
Auto-review is a new mode that lets Codex work longer with fewer approvals and safer execution. It helps Codex keep moving through tests, builds, and more, including during long tasks and automations, while a separate agent checks higher-risk steps in context before they run. https://t.co/TCcNC5yB0H
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