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April 16, 2026
OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop
OpenAI's agentic coding tool has gotten a major makeover, with a variety of new powers and abilities.
TL;DR
- OpenAI has updated its AI coding tool, Codex, with new features including background operation on Macs.
- Codex can now deploy agents that work in parallel without interfering with user activity.
- New capabilities allow Codex to operate cursors, open apps, and perform auxiliary tasks.
- The update includes an in-app browser for issuing commands to specific web applications.
- Codex gains a 'memory' feature to recall previous work sessions and context.
- Image generation ability added for creating product concepts, visuals, and mockups.
- 111 plugin integrations are now available for tools like CodeRabbit and Gitlab Issues.
- A pay-as-you-go pricing option is introduced for enterprise and business customers.
- These updates position Codex to be a more multifaceted tool integrated into corporate workflows.
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