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Codex App 2026-03-16: Navigation & File Access

Codex App adds back/forward navigation and direct file folder access from threads. Better error messages included.

TL;DR

Back/forward buttons added to header for faster screen navigation
Jump to project folders directly from thread menus (Finder/Explorer/File Manager)
Better error messages for resume and thread failures

New

Back and forward buttons — Navigate between recent screens without hunting through menus.
Open in Finder/Explorer/File Manager — Jump straight to a thread's project folder from the thread menu.

Fixed

Resume and thread error toasts now show clearer details when something fails.
Additional performance improvements and bug fixes across the app.

Update via the Codex app auto-update mechanism or download the latest version from developers.openai.com/codex.

Source: Codex

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