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Codex App Update: Themes, Automations, Performance

Codex app now supports custom themes, redesigned automations with flexible execution options, and performance improvements.

TL;DR

Custom themes now available in Settings with full color control and sharing
Automations redesigned — choose local or worktree execution, custom reasoning levels, and templates
Performance improvements and bug fixes across the app

New

Themes — Customize the Codex app appearance with base themes, accent colors, background/foreground adjustments, and UI/code font selection. Share custom themes with teammates.
Revamped Automations — Choose whether automations run locally or on a worktree, define custom reasoning levels and models, and browse templates for automation inspiration.

Fixed

Various performance improvements and bug fixes across the application.

Update via the Codex app settings or download the latest version from developers.openai.com/codex.

Source: Codex

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