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OpenAI Codex update adds audio and side conversations

Original title: Codex 0.168.0

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What it is: OpenAI released Codex version 0.168.0 with several new features. Users can now choose default model providers for new chats, view side conversations, and attach audio recordings.
How it works: Users can select model providers under Sessions, enable side conversations via settings, and generate animated GIFs with frame and timing controls.
Where it is available: These features apply to the Codex application, including its terminal user interface (TUI) and settings.
Example: A user can view a side conversation next to the main chat by enabling the workspace feature and dragging the divider to resize the panes.

What it is: Codex version 0.168.0 introduces model provider selection, side conversation panes in the TUI, and animated GIF generation. It also improves audio recording handling and terminal notifications.
How it works: Side conversations are enabled via features.tui_workspace and managed with pane resizing or the leader z shortcut. Animated GIFs are managed via features.image_generation_animation with frame count and timing controls.
Where it is available: The updates apply to the Codex TUI, configuration settings, and the app-server reference.
Example: Developers can configure tui.notification_method = "osc777" to receive terminal notifications with longer command previews.

The headline and explanation on this page are based on OpenAI's post. The full details are in the original.

Codex 0.168.0