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OpenAI's coding agent CLI (Rust). Official notes: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases.
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0.162.1 bug-fix (2026-10-09)
Fixes a TUI crash on multi-line async questions and startup feature-flag mismatches with a background server.
Source: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.162.1 · Covered in Snack Pack #1
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- Changelog v0.162.0: Add tools for creating and listing managed Git worktrees from trusted local… 🌶️🌶️
Add tools for creating and listing managed Git worktrees from trusted local projects when the worktrees feature is enabled. Pin tasks in the agent Command Center with `p` and keep them in a shared Pinned group when supported by the server. Navigate and copy transcript blocks with `/copy`, use `Ctrl+Insert` to copy… - Changelog v0.161.0: GPT-6.1 Sol is now the default model in the bundled and Amazon Bedrock… 🌶️🌶️
GPT-6.1 Sol is now the default model in the bundled and Amazon Bedrock catalogs. (#49318, #49339). Amazon Bedrock supports multi-agent V2 and Ultra reasoning on compatible models; Bedrock Mantle also accepts AWS GovCloud regions. (#49345, #49813). Sign in to MCP servers from an active terminal session with `/mcp login… - Changelog v0.160.0: Browse older tasks in the agent command center with a keyboard-accessible “Show… 🌶️🌶️
Browse older tasks in the agent command center with a keyboard-accessible “Show more” action. Select transcript text and paste with middle-click in fullscreen mode on supported local Linux X11 terminals. Start sessions outside a project with workspace defaults when policy permits, and restore saved permissions when… - Changelog v0.159.0: Opt-in `instant_interrupt` lets new input steer Codex during model responses or… 🌶️🌶️
Opt-in `instant_interrupt` lets new input steer Codex during model responses or long-running code-mode calls. (#48135, #48141). New sessions get a compact welcome screen and consistent headers, with occasional tips during and after turns. (#48513, #48562, #48352). The warnings viewer dismisses reviewed warnings when… - Changelog v0.158.0: Configure copy-on-select and right-click paste in the fullscreen TUI. Copied… 🌶️🌶️
Configure copy-on-select and right-click paste in the fullscreen TUI. Copied transcript selections now preserve Markdown formatting. (#47639, #47896, #48118). Connect to MCP servers that require pre-registered OAuth client secrets, including through `codex mcp add --oauth-client-secret`. Secure direct exec-server…