OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.151.0-alpha.10Aug 28, 2026
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skills and plugins2 changes · 4 releases touched it · latest Sep 3, 2026 · rust-v0.153.0 ↗
MCP server config1 change · 8 releases touched it · latest Jul 29, 2026 · rust-v0.146.0 ↗
sandbox settings1 change · 5 releases touched it · latest Aug 7, 2026 · rust-v0.147.0 ↗
permission rules1 change · 4 releases touched it · latest Aug 26, 2026 · rust-v0.150.0 ↗
agent context files1 change · latest Aug 26, 2026 · rust-v0.150.0 ↗
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OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.151.0-alpha.9Aug 28, 2026
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Release 0.150.0-alpha.12.2Primary source ↗OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.151.0-alpha.5Aug 27, 2026
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Release 0.151.0-alpha.4Primary source ↗OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.150.1Aug 27, 2026
Remote compaction now counts retained images toward its token budget by default, trimming older images as needed. (#41003)
- #41003 Backport retained-image compaction budgeting to 0.150 @rhan-oai
OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.150.0-alpha.12.1Aug 27, 2026
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Release 0.150.0-alpha.12.1Primary source ↗OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.151.0-alpha.3Aug 26, 2026
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Release 0.151.0-alpha.3Primary source ↗OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.151.0-alpha.2Aug 26, 2026
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Release 0.151.0-alpha.2Primary source ↗OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.150.0Aug 26, 2026
Reference other Codex tasks with `@` mentions, and ask agents to read, create, or message tasks from the terminal. (#40308, #40315)
- `/copy` now offers a picker for full responses, individual code blocks, and blockquotes. (#39997)
- Unnamed terminal tasks receive descriptive titles automatically, and `/rename` suggests an editable title based on the conversation. (#40492, #40495)
- Markdown links appear as clickable labels in supported terminals, with visible URLs retained elsewhere. (#40471)
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New Features
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Reference other Codex tasks with
@mentions, and ask agents to read, create, or message tasks from the terminal. (#40308, #40315) -
/copynow offers a picker for full responses, individual code blocks, and blockquotes. (#39997) -
Unnamed terminal tasks receive descriptive titles automatically, and
/renamesuggests an editable title based on the conversation. (#40492, #40495) -
Markdown links appear as clickable labels in supported terminals, with visible URLs retained elsewhere. (#40471)
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Bind shortcuts to cycle permission modes, and use
.in Vim mode to repeat your last edit. (#39873, #40521) -
New
Interrupthooks can run commands or MCP handlers when an active top-level turn is interrupted. (#40511)
Bug Fixes
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Untrusted projects no longer supply project-level
AGENTS.mdinstructions, and managed deny-read rules remain enforced after permission changes. (#39837, #40004) -
Improved credential redaction in app-server diagnostics, including provider, authentication refresh, and attestation fields. (#39993)
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OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.150.0-alpha.13Aug 26, 2026
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Release 0.150.0-alpha.13Primary source ↗OpenAI Codex CLIrust-v0.150.0-alpha.12Aug 26, 2026
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