Codex Adds Parallel Tasks and PR Reviews
romainhuet · x · 2026-07-16
Romain Huet introduced new developer capabilities for Codex:
- Handles more complex tasks, paired with GPT-5.6
- Supports parallel workflows
- Capable of performing computer operations
- Allows direct in-code editing
- Can review PRs
A teaser for an unreleased feature was spotted at the end of the video, with more PR-related updates coming soon.
Related event: Codex Developer Update: GPT-5.6 and Parallel Tasks(28 posts)→
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