OpenAI ratchets up Codex’s agentic capabilities to rival Claude Code
OpenAI has updated its Codex AI coding tool with new 'agentic' capabilities, enabling complex task automation and rivaling competitor Claude Code. The updates include background operation, multiple AI agents, and new features such as in-app browsing and image generation.
OpenAI has revamped its Codex AI coding tool, introducing 'agentic' capabilities for complex task automation. Codex can now operate in the background on Mac computers, carrying out tasks independently without interfering with user work. The update includes multiple AI agents, in-app browsing, and image generation. Codex can also recall previous work sessions and access user content. Over 90 new plugin integrations are available, allowing Codex to use tools like GitLab Issues and CodeRabbit. A new pay-as-you-go pricing option is available for ChatGPT Enterprise and Business users.
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