OpenAI Tests 'Persistent Mode' for Codex to Run Autonomous Coding Tasks
eyishazyer · x · 2026-08-28
WIRED reports that OpenAI is testing a "Persistent mode" within its Codex command-line tool, allowing the agent to work proactively and autonomously until manually "put to sleep."
Code reviews reveal the feature is slotted into the "reasoning effort" menu—alongside settings for compute and time—framing it as a core model parameter. While an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the tests, there are no immediate launch plans. This move marks a significant step in OpenAI's race to build practical agents that can automate workflows, such as unattended codebase maintenance overnight.
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