OpenAI just released a major update to its Mac Codex app, enabling AI driven desktop automation. The AI can now see your screen, move your cursor, and type autonomously, bringing hands free productivity to your desktop workflow.

Codex can now control your Mac autonomously. It monitors your screen, clicks where needed, and handles tasks without requiring constant user input. The update also introduces a built in browser, long term memory for multi step workflows, image generation through gpt-image-1.5, and the ability to run multiple AI agents simultaneously in the background. Additionally, over 90 plugins are available from launch.

This update represents a significant shift in human computer interaction. Your Mac transitions from a tool you operate to a collaborative assistant that handles routine tasks while you focus on creative or strategic work. For U.S. creators, developers, and knowledge workers already leveraging AI augmented productivity tools, this update offers meaningful workflow improvements.

Industry analysts are calling it a turning point for autonomous desktop assistants. Technology analysts have described the update as redefining how software can act on our behalf. For those following OpenAI's desktop superapp rollout, this represents the next evolution in integrating their tools into a unified platform.

Windows users can expect similar capabilities soon. OpenAI plans to expand the background agent framework to Windows later this year. Developers will gain access to the new plugin ecosystem, with tighter integration across OpenAI services planned for future releases. The company continues to build out its vision for AI powered desktop experiences.