New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background

A fresh iteration of OpenAI’s Codex desktop application is now available, introducing an array of innovative features designed to enhance user experience. This update not only expands functionality for developers but also opens doors for non-developer tasks, paving the way for the company's vision of a comprehensive 'super app'. One of the standout features is the ability to operate tasks on your computer in the background. OpenAI assures users that this will occur seamlessly, without disrupting ongoing activities on their desktops. The company elaborated in a recent blog post, detailing how Codex can now interact with all applications on a user's computer. By utilizing its own cursor, Codex can click, type, and see, enabling multiple agents to operate concurrently on Macs without interfering with personal work in other applications. This functionality is particularly advantageous for developers, facilitating quick iterations on frontend modifications, app testing, or engaging with applications lacking an API. Additionally, Codex introduces a scheduling feature, allowing users to plan tasks for future execution—whether that’s hours, days, or even weeks ahead—waking itself at the designated time to carry out those activities. Moreover, the update includes an integrated web browser, which enables users to review Codex's web-related tasks and provide real-time feedback by commenting on specific elements of the page. This interaction mirrors popular tools that businesses already utilize for collaboration among web designers and developers. Lastly, the introduction of gpt-image-1.5 allows users to generate images for use in mockups, enhancing the creative possibilities within the app.