Codex Dots tasks lack computer use tool, user tests show

User ChrisGPT found that tasks created in OpenAI Codex desktop and ChatGPT Dots cannot invoke the computer use tool to operate the same PC as demoed. Support suggested he build a separate Agent instead of fixing the bug.

2026-10-01 ~ 2026-10-01 · 3 related posts

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• User slams OpenAI Dots for lacking computer use tools, told to build separate agent — RileyRalmuto · 2026-10-01