OpenAI Codex: Mac Desktop Agent & Mobile Control

OpenAI's Codex has transformed from a code-running tool into a desktop agent that controls Mac applications. This spring, over six weeks, Codex gained the ability to operate a Mac's mouse and keyboard within any application. It can now capture your screen for ambient memory and execute tasks on a schedule. The agent runs multiple background tasks simultaneously, like testing user interfaces or fetching web pages. It also supports over 90 new plugins, including those for Jira management and the Microsoft Suite. Users can even build their own skills, such as scraping YouTube transcripts. A new feature called Chronicle periodically captures screenshots, extracts text, and stores these as text-based memories on the user's device. This allows Codex to recall past work without users re-explaining context. This means AI tools are becoming more integrated and proactive in how they assist with daily tasks.