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OpenAI Puts Codex in ChatGPT Mobile App for Remote Dev Control

The move extends live, secure control of desktop coding work to phones to speed approvals and keep long tasks moving.

Overview

  • OpenAI began previewing the feature Thursday on iOS and Android across all ChatGPT plans, letting users reach active Codex sessions from a phone.
  • The app loads the live state of a Mac, devbox, or managed host where Codex runs so users can review outputs, approve commands, switch models, or start new tasks.
  • A secure relay syncs session context while files, credentials, and permissions stay on the host machine, which avoids exposing trusted computers to the public internet.
  • Mobile control works with macOS hosts today, Windows support is coming soon, and access requires updating both the ChatGPT app and the Codex Mac client.
  • OpenAI paired the launch with enterprise features including Remote SSH, scoped access tokens, Hooks, and HIPAA‑eligible support, and coverage casts the push as part of a race with Anthropic’s Claude Code.