Codex CLI 0.161.0 sets GPT-6.1 Sol as default and adds terminal MCP login
Codex CLI 0.161.0 makes GPT-6.1 Sol the default model, adds terminal-based MCP login, and includes a microphone and speaker picker for voice interactions.
#codex-cli
View all AI newsCodex CLI 0.160.1 preserves Windows environment variables for remote MCP servers
Codex CLI 0.160.1 maintains Windows environment variables including SYSTEMROOT, TEMP, and TMP for remote stdio MCP servers, while ensuring Unix hosts retain the Windows executor startup environment.
Codex CLI 0.159.2 quiets Windows launches and sandbox runs
Codex CLI 0.159.2 is out. It stops console windows from flashing on Windows, makes background process launches quieter, and cleans up sandboxed command runs.
Codex CLI 0.159.1 makes GPT-6.1 Sol the default model
Codex CLI 0.159.1 sets GPT-6.1 Sol as the default model, adds it to the bundled model catalog, and updates the Bedrock Mantle and Runtime catalogs.
Codex CLI update adds themes, managed worktrees, and terminal LaTeX
OpenAI Developers says the Codex CLI update includes /theme, managed worktrees, in-terminal Mermaid and LaTeX, collapsible diffs and tool output, and dedicated areas for status, hints, and keyboard shortcuts.
Codex CLI refreshes its terminal interface and parallel work tools
OpenAI Developers says Codex CLI now has a full-screen terminal interface with improved readability and ways to manage parallel work.
Codex CLI 0.159.0 adds mid-response steering and richer Mermaid diagrams
Codex CLI 0.159.0 adds instant_interrupt for steering mid-response, a compact welcome screen with turn tips, and richer Mermaid edges, labels, and groups.
Codex CLI 0.158.0 adds TUI paste, MCP OAuth secrets, and transparent image backgrounds
Codex CLI 0.158.0 is out with copy-on-select and right-click paste in the TUI, OAuth client secrets for MCP servers, and transparent backgrounds for image generation.
Codex CLI 0.156.1 adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna to the model picker
Codex CLI 0.156.1 includes GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna in the model picker. The rate-limit switch now suggests GPT-6 Luna, and the model catalog is updated.
Codex CLI 0.156.0 adds optional fullscreen TUI and default voice
The release also includes transcript search, mouse copy, an F8 voice toggle and /voice settings, plus a /usage dashboard for tokens, plugins, and skills.