Codex Adds Parallel Tasks and Computer Operation
philnash · x · 2026-07-15
OpenAI's Codex has received new developer capability updates:
- Capable of handling harder tasks with GPT‑5.6, along with parallel work support
- Can operate computers, edit code directly, and review PRs
- The end of the video hints at an unreleased new feature
Shared by an OpenAI team member, the core message is that Codex is evolving into a more comprehensive coding agent workflow.
Related event: Codex Developer Update: GPT-5.6 and Parallel Tasks(28 posts)→
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