Codex App Update: Worktrees & Handoff Support

Codex app gains worktrees control and thread handoff between Local and Worktree modes. GitHub workflows and sign-in flows also got faster.

Codex App Update: Worktrees & Handoff Support

TL;DR

  • Worktrees cleanup now toggleable — control automatic directory management
  • Handoff support lets you move threads between Local and Worktree modes
  • GitHub workflows and sign-in flows got faster

New

  • Worktrees cleanup toggle — Turn automatic cleanup of Codex-managed worktrees on or off based on your workflow needs.
  • Handoff support — Move threads between Local and Worktree environments without losing context.
  • English language option — Explicit English selection added to the language menu.

Improved

  • GitHub and pull request workflows are now faster.
  • Approval prompts and app connection sign-in flows streamlined.

Update via the Codex app's built-in updater or download the latest version from developers.openai.com/codex.

Source: Codex