Codex CLI 0.98.0: GPT-5.3-Codex & Steer Mode Stable
Codex CLI 0.98.0 brings GPT-5.3-Codex support and stabilizes steer mode for better task control. Includes critical fixes for TypeScript SDK resume and model-switching bugs.
TL;DR
- GPT-5.3-Codex now available in Codex CLI
- Steer mode is stable and enabled by default — Enter sends immediately, Tab queues follow-ups
- Fixed TypeScript SDK resume bugs and model-switching instruction handling
New
- GPT-5.3-Codex — New model available for Codex CLI users.
- Steer mode stable by default — Enter now sends immediately during running tasks; Tab explicitly queues follow-up input for better control flow.
Fixed
- TypeScript SDK resume with local images — Fixed argument ordering in
resumeThread()so resuming with images no longer starts an unintended new session. - Model-switching instruction handling — Corrected developer instructions when changing models mid-conversation or resuming with a different model.
- Remote compaction mismatch — Token pre-estimation and payload generation now use consistent base instructions, improving trim accuracy and preventing context overflows.
- Cloud requirements reload — Requirements now take effect immediately after login instead of requiring a manual refresh.
Chores
- Restored default assistant personality to Pragmatic across config and UI snapshots.
- Unified collaboration mode naming and metadata across prompts, tools, protocol types, and TUI labels.
Update with: npm install @openai/codex-cli@0.98.0 or check the full release on GitHub.
Source: Codex
