A new statusline option allows you to visualize context usage as a graphical bar, providing an easier way to gauge remaining runway at a glance.
These updates primarily focus on developer productivity, readability in terminal environments, and safety mechanisms for AI agent workflows. p-o-l-l-e-n-codex-update-v1-0-1
The ability to fork threads enables safer experimentation, allowing you to branch a thread before making risky changes while keeping the original state intact. A new statusline option allows you to visualize
Added CTRL+O to quickly copy the last agent output, which is highly efficient for pulling code blocks into other files or chats. Added CTRL+O to quickly copy the last agent
Hooks now render in a dedicated live area above the composer, keeping the terminal clean and only displaying output when active.
Improved syntax highlighting and better sub-agent reliability, including better handling of /status and lifecycle issues.
Based on recent updates to the as of early 2026 (such as versions 0.119.0 - 0.124.0), several "good features" have been highlighted by users for improving workflow quality. Here are the standout features from recent updates: