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OpenAI's official Codex changelog. Codex app: Codex in ChatGPT, the desktop app and the web. Codex CLI: the version that runs in a terminal window.
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Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
View and stop background commands from a new pill above the composer on supported remote hosts. Mention chats from other connected hosts with @. A loading indicator now shows when saved messages are refreshing. Activity groups are cleaner, and you can open images inspected by Codex on demand. Unanswered questions remain available after a turn finishes and when reopening a chat. More reliable replies to questions while another prompt is starting or finishing. Autocomplete suggestions appear as each source loads, without waiting for slower sources. Usage-limit explanations and reset times now appear directly in the chat. Fixed prompts incorrectly appearing to fail after a response timeout. Corrected extra diff lines after repeated edits to the same file. Images in responses open in the full-screen gallery, and attachment removal targets the correct image. The voice button returns after a call ends, so you can start another without reopening the chat.
Codex app
GPT-5.5 retirement in Codex
Effective October 14, 2026, at noon PDT (19:00 UTC), GPT-5.5 retires from Codex for users signed in with ChatGPT. The OpenAI API and Codex sessions authenticated with an API key aren't affected. Use GPT-6.1 Sol (gpt-6.1-sol) when available to your plan and client. Update workspace defaults, saved model settings, managed configurations, custom agents, scheduled tasks, and scripts that still select gpt-5.5.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
File citations now open directly in the file viewer. Collapse the entire Projects section to reach recent tasks faster. Faster task and thread loading, with saved task names and recent messages visible while reconnecting. Markdown now renders in sent prompts, with questions quoted above your replies. Queued messages appear immediately, with more reliable handling during turn interruptions. Markdown files open in rendered view by default. Clearer skill names and improved autocomplete after punctuation. Fixed missing Rename prompts and usage percentages on iPad. Plan mode stays selected when returning to the task list. Custom permission mode now respects project-defined permissions. Improved task widget reliability, including when local authentication is enabled for Codex. Usage widgets adapt to accounts with only a weekly limit. Connection errors offer a Retry action without hiding saved messages. Fixed raw image URLs appearing in image-only messages.
Codex app
Composer predictions in Codex
Composer predictions adds autocomplete-style suggestions for your next message in the Codex desktop app. After Codex responds, it uses the current conversation to suggest a follow-up prompt in the message box. Press Tab to accept the suggestion as an editable draft, or type your own message. Accepting a prediction doesn't send it for you. The feature is available in beta to users aged 18 and older with personal ChatGPT Pro plans in supported regions, in local and SSH threads with GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol. Learn more about composer predictions.
Codex app
Codex app
Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed queued messages getting stuck on Sending and restored Steer in secondary app windows. Improved scrolling and navigation between files in the Changes panel. Added clearer recovery guidance when a tool call needs approval but the chat's permissions prevent approval requests, with a link to those permissions when available.
Codex app
Codex app
Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed Windows sandbox refresh failures after app updates. Fixed worktree creation and chat forking for WSL repositories whose paths conflicted with Windows directories. Kept the recent chats section collapsed when switching between chats. Fixed Remove from section so it removes a chat from its sidebar section without pinning it.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
Page previews now appear inline in responses. Added support for opening Codex task links directly on iOS. Redesigned the approval picker with clearer permission choices. Find plugins from a single Plugins entry in the composer's plus menu. Faster streaming in long threads, with fewer freezes. New tasks keep your selected computer while it reconnects or is offline. Improved worktree support so files and changes match the checkout used on desktop. Fixed task lists remaining empty after connecting. Smoother keyboard transitions when starting tasks and swiping back. Status updates no longer appear as questions that need an answer. Clearer manual pairing code entry, including support for pasting formatted codes.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
New Home Screen widgets show recent tasks from your selected computers. Track remaining usage and reset times with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Added a setting to keep the keyboard open after sending a message. Faster task list refresh when returning to the app, with existing task titles preserved. Fixed missing tasks when loading or scrolling through task lists. Smoother home screen, send, and keyboard transitions. Canceling a queued prompt returns recoverable text and attachments to the composer. Improved transcript stability when selecting text and loading older messages. Worktree creation now respects your computer's configured storage location.
Codex app
Codex app
Added the option to move selected chats to a project at once. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Improved recovery when attaching managed worktrees to chats. Fixed large diffs appearing blank at some zoom levels. Improved retries after queued messages fail to send or chats fail to open.
Codex app
Codex app
Performance improvements and bug fixes. Improved terminal startup in attached worktrees and fixed failures caused by unavailable worktree environment settings. Kept earlier answers visible when you send new instructions during a task. Fixed automatic scrolling and prevented keyboard navigation through messages from jumping back to the latest response. Improved startup recovery when you return to the app window.
Codex app
macOS security update
Fixed CVE-2026-100754 on macOS in version 26.924.20706, with thanks to Patrick Wardle, Objective-See Foundation.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
Redesigned home screen. New iPad split view keeps your task list beside the open task in landscape. Added support for browsing changes inside nested Git repositories. Side chats now carry over attachments, selected text, and review comments. Fixed replies appearing blank or incomplete when the next queued prompt starts. New tasks preserve your selected computer and better recognize project checkouts and worktrees. More reliable file links, with clearer loading feedback when opening files and new tasks. Clearer error messages explain why task history could not load and what to try next. Smoother animations when adding photos from the camera or Photo Library. Fixed pairing failures caused by an incorrect device clock and SSH connection issues on Mac and Linux.
Codex app
Codex app
Added a notification sound setting for task completions, permission requests, and questions. Choose Default, Classic, or None. On macOS, you can also choose a system sound or import an audio file. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Added a sign-in recovery dialog for session errors that prevent app startup. Preserved chat titles in the Rename dialog when worktree setup finishes.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
Create folders directly from the file picker. Added support for writing blocks, with draft alternatives and copy actions. New tasks remember your worktree mode and setup environment for each project. Long queued prompts show a compact preview and expand on tap. Fixed queued prompts missing or appearing outdated after reopening a task. Worktree task cards now open correctly after setup completes. Restored the new-task button for projects containing only worktree tasks. Improved voice-call reliability during temporary connection interruptions. Better alignment of project, environment, and Git controls on iPad. Fixed the thinking timer resetting when a new task starts.
Codex app
Codex app
Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed WSL terminals opening in the wrong Linux distribution or project folder. Fixed adding WSL project folders, including folders on mapped drives. Updated sign-in screens to show only the methods allowed by your organization's policy.
Codex app
Codex app
Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed back navigation getting stuck between settings and a chat. Kept configuration warnings visible after app startup and window reloads. Improved focus and alignment in answer fields for questions from Codex.
Codex app
GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark deprecated
GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark was deprecated on September 14, 2026. The research preview is no longer available in the ChatGPT desktop app, Codex CLI, or IDE extension. Switch to one of the recommended models, and update saved configurations, custom agents, and scripts that select gpt-5.3-codex-spark. For faster responses with a supported model, see Fast mode.
Codex app
GPT-5.5 retires from ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex on October 14
On October 14, 2026, GPT-5.5 will retire from ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex on all plans, including consumer, Business, Enterprise, and Edu plans. This retirement does not apply to the OpenAI API. For Codex with ChatGPT sign-in, choose an available replacement for your plan and client. Update workspace defaults, saved model settings, managed configurations, custom agents, scheduled tasks, and scripts that still select gpt-5.5.
Codex app
Quick chats with Pets and Appshots on Windows
Keep ChatGPT close while you work in other apps. In the ChatGPT desktop app on macOS and Windows, you can now type a quick chat from the floating Pets controls and press Enter to send it. Use @ to add context and $ to choose a skill. Select the bell icon to follow progress in your threads, then select a thread to open the full conversation. Choose a companion or show just the controls in Settings > Pets. Press Option+Space on macOS or Windows+Alt+P on Windows to show the controls and focus Quick Chat. Pressing the shortcut again keeps Quick Chat open. You can change Show pet in Settings > Keyboard shortcuts. To hide the controls, select Hide pet in the command menu or Settings > Pets. On macOS, you can also send an appshot to the floating controls. Keep the main ChatGPT window in the background and choose Automatic for Appshot destination. Learn more about Pets. Appshots are now available in the ChatGPT desktop app on Windows. Press both Alt keys to share the frontmost app window with ChatGPT, then ask a question or describe what you want to do. An appshot includes a screenshot and available text from that window. You can customize the shortcut and choose which chat receives it in settings. Other improvements and bug fixes. Open files directly from a conversation's Sources panel, or download files that ChatGPT can't preview. Assign a Codex Micro key to Insert text and add your own reusable text to the active prompt without sending it. Reset a pet to its default size in settings. Custom pets also stay in place when you refresh their artwork. Keep unfinished comments on response text when you switch chats and return. ChatGPT dictation now respects your saved Main language preference. Keep tab widths and scroll positions more stable as you close browser tabs in full and split views.
Codex app
Codex app
Added a configurable shortcut to open web links in your default browser. Added Open with > New tab to file diffs so you can open a source file at the selected line in the app. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Improved recovery and responsiveness when reopening chats or sending messages while a chat resumes. Fixed duplicate follow-up messages appearing in restored chat history.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
Reference other tasks directly in the composer with @ mentions. Answer live questions while Codex continues working, without losing your draft. Explore files with Back navigation, recent files, and remembered reading positions. Choose a starting branch for new worktrees, or include your current local changes. Worktree setup can now continue in the background on iOS 26, with progress shown in a Live Activity. Voice now respects your selected model and reasoning effort. Restored missing delegated-task messages and fixed navigation between linked tasks. Code reviews now complete more reliably, without duplicate activity or stuck running states. Fixed crashes and stale queued messages when switching from Queue to Steer. Improved reconnect reliability and preserved device pairing during temporary service outages. Resolved duplicate plugin skills in composer suggestions.
Codex app
Codex MCP server removed
The codex mcp-server command and standalone codex-mcp-server binary have been removed after their deprecation on August 24, 2026. Update integrations that launch either command before upgrading Codex. Use the Codex app server for integrations. The app-server command is experimental and isn't supported for production workloads. Codex continues to support connecting to external MCP servers through codex mcp.
Codex app
Codex app
Includes updates through September 5, 2026. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed the model picker closing while settings refresh. Distinguished successfully submitted feedback from failed diagnostic uploads. Fixed remote chats getting stuck when reopened after their host changes. Preserved preferences for automatically connecting to SSH hosts after an app restart.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
Attachments now work across all connected hosts, including Windows and Linux, and support videos from the Photo Library. Press and hold the attachment button to attach recent photos. A new Priority view brings running tasks, unread updates, and tasks awaiting your response to the top of the task list. Queued prompts now sync with the connected host, remain editable, and send even when the app is in the background. Long-running tasks now show their live working time. Task menus now include an option to copy the thread ID. Task list loading and organization are faster and more reliable, with simpler date sections and fewer stalls or disappearing projects. Reconnects are more reliable, resolving stuck Send states, missing approvals, and stale task updates. Long responses now stream with fewer visual interruptions. Side chat messages remain available until you close them, even after the chat can no longer reconnect.
Codex app
Codex app
Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed new chats getting stuck after pasting a large amount of text. Improved startup recovery on Windows and cleared stale startup errors after reconnection. Fixed response streaming stalls in hidden app windows.
Codex app
Codex app
Performance improvements and bug fixes. Preserved saved chats and projects when renaming an SSH connection.
Codex app
ChatGPT for iOS
Added task search across titles and conversation content on connected hosts. Added a compact composer gauge for viewing and adjusting reasoning effort. Added a full-screen editor for longer prompts. Added configurable Home Screen shortcuts for ChatGPT, Work, and Codex Remote. Added optional comments to selected response annotations. Improved loading for long threads, with older history fetched as needed. Refined task list layout, ordering, and pinning to better match desktop. Inline visualizations now follow iOS appearance and accent settings.
Codex app
Browser extensions, site tools, and cloud sign-in
More browsers: Use the ChatGPT browser extension in Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi, as well as Chrome. Set up your browser in Settings > Computer Use in the ChatGPT desktop app. All five support tab mentions and browser control; Opera doesn't support side chat. Site tools (WebMCP): In the desktop app's built-in browser, ChatGPT Work and Codex can use tools provided by a website to work with the page. Use GPT-5.6 Sol or GPT-5.6 Terra and update to the latest desktop app. Site tools aren't available with GPT-5.6 Luna or in Enterprise or Edu workspaces. Cloud browser sign-in: On eligible plans, ChatGPT Work on the web, iOS, and Android can ask you to sign in to a supported website through the cloud browser. Enter your details in the sign-in flow, not in the chat. Cloud browser sessions stay separate from your local browser. Website sign-in isn't available for Enterprise or Edu workspaces. Availability depends on rollout and workspace settings. Website-access and action-confirmation requirements still apply. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed browser tab mentions being lost when starting a chat from Home. Improved right-to-left chat titles and Command+Arrow navigation in the composer.
Codex app
Trigger scheduled tasks from Gmail, Slack, and GitHub events
ChatGPT scheduled tasks can now run when supported events occur in Gmail, Slack, or GitHub. Filter Gmail messages by sender or subject, watch selected Slack channels, or respond to pull request activity such as reviews, comments, commit updates, and merges. Event-triggered tasks are available in ChatGPT on the web and mobile for eligible plans. Connect the relevant app and approve its requested access before creating a task. The ChatGPT Slack app must be a member of each watched channel, and the connected GitHub app must have access to each watched repository. An event-triggered task can't also use a time-based schedule. When matching events arrive close together, ChatGPT may combine them in one run. Open Scheduled to review pending events or choose Run now. Learn how to trigger scheduled tasks from app events.
Codex app
Codex MCP server command deprecated
The codex mcp-server command is now deprecated. Use the Codex app server instead. Update, September 5, 2026: The command and standalone codex-mcp-server binary have been removed.