OpenAI Launches Upgraded Codex App with Multiple AI Coding Agents and Custom Automations
Summary
OpenAI unveils an upgraded Codex app for macOS that revolutionizes coding by letting developers manage multiple AI agents simultaneously across parallel project threads, featuring custom Agent Skills, automated background tasks, and team-based delegation capabilities that surpass single-agent competitors like Claude Code.
Key Points
- OpenAI launches an upgraded Codex app for macOS that enables developers to manage multiple AI coding agents simultaneously in parallel threads organized by project
- The new Codex app introduces Agent Skills for custom coding instructions, Automations for scheduled background tasks, and two personality modes including a conversational option
- Codex differentiates itself from Claude Code by allowing users to delegate work to a team of agents rather than working with just one, though early testing reveals setup challenges