Codex App June 16, 2026 Changelog

This update is all about expanding access. If you live in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, this release means you finally get to use Codex's advanced desktop and browser tools. It is a big deal for local students and developers who want an AI helper that can actually watch their screen and automate tasks on their computer.

What's new

• Computer Use: Codex can now operate your desktop apps on macOS and Windows. It does this by literally "seeing" your screen, clicking buttons, and typing for you.
• Chrome Extension: There is a new browser extension for Chrome. It lets Codex do tasks in the background across different browser tabs without hijacking your screen. It is especially helpful for websites where you are already logged in.
• Memories: Codex can now remember useful things about you, like your favorite coding tools, your usual workflows, and how your projects are organized. To protect your privacy, this feature is completely turned off by default in these regions until you decide to enable it.
• Chronicle: If you pay for ChatGPT Pro on a Mac, you can opt-in to try a new research preview called Chronicle. It watches your recent screen activity to help Codex build better memories about what you are working on.

Improvements

• Codex is now much better at handling background tasks. With the new Chrome extension, it can work on browser tasks behind the scenes while you keep browsing normally, instead of taking over your whole screen.

Fixes

No specific bugs were mentioned as fixed in this release, but expanding these features to new regions means the developers had to ensure the software meets local European privacy laws and works smoothly across different geographic networks.

Breaking changes

No breaking changes in this release.