Codex App Update: Local Branch Search & Composer Improvements
Codex app gains local branch search, non-image file pasting, and collapsible sidebar sections. Review performance improved with better diff batching and state preservation. Multiple stability fixes for projectless workflows and remote control.
TL;DR
- Local branch search and non-image file pasting now available in the composer
- Review performance improved with better diff batching and state preservation
- Fixed projectless cwd, permissions, file opening, and remote-control reconnect issues
New
- Local branch search — quickly find and switch branches without leaving the composer
- Non-image file pasting — paste code and text files directly into the composer for faster context sharing
- Collapsible sidebar sections — organize your workspace and reduce visual clutter
- Tray usage-limit surfacing — see your usage limits at a glance in the system tray
- Command-palette theme switcher — toggle themes faster without digging into settings
Fixed
- Review performance and stability — improved diff batching and preserved diff and search state across sessions
- Projectless cwd and permissions handling — resolved edge cases when working outside standard project structures
- Default file opening — files now open correctly on app launch
- Spreadsheet suggestions — fixed incorrect suggestions in spreadsheet contexts
- Remote-control reconnect — resolved connection drops and reconnection failures
Update via the Codex app auto-update mechanism or download the latest version from developers.openai.com/codex.
Source: Codex
