Codex Web Search Now Enabled by Default
Web search is now on by default in Codex CLI and IDE Extension. Choose between cached results, live data, or disable it entirely via config.
TL;DR
- Web search is now on by default in Codex CLI and IDE Extension
- Uses cached results by default; switch to live mode for real-time data
- Disable or configure via
web_searchconfig option
New
- Web search enabled by default — Codex CLI and IDE Extension now automatically use web search for local tasks, giving your agent access to current information without manual setup.
- Cached mode (default) — Returns pre-indexed results from OpenAI's maintained web search cache for faster, predictable responses.
- Live mode option — Switch to
web_search = "live"to fetch the most recent data from the web when you need current information. - Full sandbox override — If you're using
--yoloor other full access sandbox settings, web search automatically defaults to live results.
Configuration
- Use the
web_searchconfig option to control behavior:"cached"(default),"live", or"disabled"to turn it off entirely.
See the configuration documentation for details.
Source: Codex
