Codex Test Harness: VM Isolation Runs Native App Tests Without Interrupting Work
___Patrice___ · x · 2026-08-10
The developer elaborates that Codex now builds the app on the PC, queues it, resets the VM, runs clicks and keystrokes inside it, saves screenshots and results, then powers off the VM, enabling isolated native app tests while the user works or locks the computer.
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