A new version of OpenAI’s Codex desktop app reaches users today. It brings a smorgasbord of new features and changes, ranging from new developer capabilities to expansion into non-developer knowledge work to laying the groundwork for the company’s “super app.”
The most interesting for the moment is the ability to perform tasks on your PC in the background; OpenAI claims it can do this without interfering with what you are doing on your desktop.
OpenAI explained the update in a blog post:
This update to the Codex desktop app sounds exciting! The new features seem like they will enhance user experience significantly. It’s great to see continuous improvements being made.
Absolutely, the ability to use your computer in the background is a game-changer! It really opens up possibilities for multitasking while coding. I’m also curious to see how these features will improve overall workflow and efficiency for users.