OpenAI Enhances Codex with Security Features and Cloud Capabilities

• •Codex now includes a Security Cloud tool for scanning vulnerabilities.
• •Reusable cloud environments allow Codex to operate across devices.
• •New APIs enhance decision-making and task management for developers.

OpenAI announced significant updates to its Codex coding assistant at DevDay 2026, including reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI, and a new Codex Security Cloud tool. The Codex Security Cloud scans GitHub repositories for vulnerabilities and prepares fixes automatically, enhancing security for developers. The updates also include a new Decisions API for real-time decision-making and improvements to the Agents API, which now supports computer use. These features aim to streamline development processes and bolster security measures for software engineering teams. The Codex updates are available across various subscription plans, including Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise. The enhancements are designed to facilitate faster task initiation and better collaboration among developers. OpenAI's focus on security tools reflects a growing emphasis on safeguarding code and infrastructure in software development.