# Codex updates

Every Codex update in one feed — release notes, features and changes, straight from the source.

36 updates

- ## [rust-v0.166.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-rust-v0-166-0>)

Release 0.166.0 of the Codex Rust codebase is tagged on GitHub, but the release page publishes no notes describing what changed.

2026-10-29

- ## [rust-v0.165.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-rust-v0-165-0>)

The GitHub release page gives only the version number and two assets, with no changelog describing what changed.

2026-10-27

- ## [Codex 0.164.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-164-0>)

Ten saved preset slots, inline /model and /permissions arguments, and Kitty and Sixel image previews arrive in the Codex CLI alongside compaction and resume fixes.

2026-10-23

- ## [Codex 0.163.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-163-0>)

The release adds a leader key, a /daemon restart command and parallel read-only tools, and it fixes proxy checks and Windows and WSL pasting.

2026-10-15

- ## [Codex 0.162.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-162-1>)

The release fixes a terminal crash with multiline questions and startup failures caused by mismatched feature settings.

2026-10-09

- ## [Codex 0.162.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-162-0>)

Developers gain managed worktree tools, task pinning and transcript controls, alongside Linux and Windows fixes.

2026-10-08

- ## [Codex 0.161.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-161-0>)

GPT-6.1 Sol becomes the default model, while terminal MCP sign-in and locally saved voice device preferences join the release.

2026-10-07

- ## [Codex 0.160.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-160-1>)

Unix hosts retain the Windows executor's startup environment when launching remote MCP servers with explicitly configured environment variables.

2026-10-05

- ## [Codex 0.159.2](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-159-2>)

The 0.159.2 patch release fixes brief console windows popping up on Windows when Codex starts background processes and sandboxed commands.

2026-09-30

- ## [Codex 0.159.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-159-0>)

The opt-in instant\_interrupt setting lets new input redirect Codex mid-response, alongside terminal, Windows and sandbox fixes.

2026-09-29

- ## [Codex 0.159.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-159-1>)

Codex 0.159.1 sets GPT-6.1 Sol as the default model in its bundled catalog and in the Amazon Bedrock Mantle and Runtime catalogs.

2026-09-29

- ## [Codex 0.158.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-158-0>)

Codex 0.158.0 adds TUI copy-on-select, OAuth-secured MCP connections, and fixes sandbox issues on Windows, Linux and macOS.

2026-09-28

- ## [Codex 0.157.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-157-1>)

Codex 0.157.1 ships as a chores release with no specific highlights listed in the changelog.

2026-09-26

- ## [Codex 0.157.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-157-0>)

Codex 0.157.0 adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna with Bedrock support, plus default fullscreen transcripts and automatic background-server startup.

2026-09-25

- ## [Codex 0.156.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-156-1>)

Codex 0.156.1 adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna as selectable models, with Luna now the default suggestion at rate limits.

2026-09-23

- ## [Codex 0.156.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-156-0>)

Codex 0.156.0 adds a fullscreen TUI, default voice conversations, a usage dashboard, and default worktree sessions.

2026-09-22

- ## [Codex 0.155.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-155-1>)

Codex 0.155.1 fixes request rejections by disabling reasoning summaries by default in new local TUI sessions.

2026-09-18

- ## [Codex 0.155.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-155-0>)

Codex 0.155.0 adds experimental voice chat, Touch ID for MCP on Mac, and task management in the agents overview.

2026-09-17

- ## [Cygwin build inputs and matching source for Windows voice](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-cygwin-build-inputs-and-matching-source-for-windows-voice>)

These CI-only archives aren't part of Codex's user packages; they cover 103 pinned binary packages and 83 matching sources for Cygwin licensing compliance.

2026-09-10

- ## [Python SDK 0.154.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-python-sdk-0-154-0>)

The SDK adds max/ultra reasoning effort, an ExternalMessage type for run() and turn(), new turn-history options, and a required hook metadata migration.

2026-09-10

- ## [Codex 0.154.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-154-0>)

Codex 0.154.0 adds GPT-6-Astra support, experimental worktree sessions, inline question answering, and a shared Windows background server.

2026-09-09

- ## [Codex 0.153.3](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-153-3>)

This hotfix adds GPT-6-Astra to Codex's Amazon Bedrock catalogs and fixes its async clarification-question guidance.

2026-09-04

- ## [Codex 0.153.4](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-153-4>)

A hotfix restores Astra to Codex's bundled model picker as the default and limits its async-question guidance to sessions where that tool exists.

2026-09-04

- ## [Codex 0.153.0](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-153-0>)

New Features Vim mode now supports undo with u and redo with Ctrl+R, preserving complete drafts including pasted content and attachments.

2026-09-03

- ## [Codex 0.153.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-153-1>)

New Features Added support for configuring GPT-6-Astra through the API without changing the default model or showing it in the model picker.

2026-09-03

- ## [Codex 0.153.2](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-153-2>)

Bug Fixes Corrected the GPT-6-Astra Fast tier description to say “2x speed, increased usage” instead of “1.5x.” This changes only the displayed text, not…

2026-09-03

- ## [Codex 0.152.1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-0-152-1>)

Bug Fixes Guardian approval review now honors Node REPL policies provided through model metadata. Full Changelog: rust-v0.152.0...rust-v0.152.1

2026-09-01

- ## [Codex desktop app adds custom sidebar sections](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-custom-sidebar-sections>)

Tasks and projects can be grouped manually or auto-organised by Codex in the ChatGPT and Codex desktop app.

2026-08-28

- ## [Codex adopts new Agent Plugins standard with AWS, Cursor, GitHub](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-introducing-agent-plugins>)

Plugins built to the standard now work across Codex and other compatible clients without rebuilding.

2026-08-06

- ## [Codex can build shareable websites and apps from a plan](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/codex-codex-sites>)

Codex Sites is rolling out to Business and Enterprise plans.

2026-06-06

[Open Codex updates on Creators Toolbox](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/updates/openai-codex>)

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Canonical source: https://creatorstoolbox.com/updates/openai-codex
