OpenAI Codex rust-v0.167.0

OpenAI's Codex CLI rust-v0.167.0 adds an agent command center (`codex agents --no-daemon`) with unread markers, a backend switcher in the session picker, local image previews, and a Google Cloud Vertex AI setup wizard.

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Free (open source)Apache-2.0Rust★ 133,442 (as of 2026-11-06)by OpenAI

Why it matters

For developers who run the Codex terminal agent daily, especially with several sessions, providers or cloud accounts.

What's new

Open the agent command center with `codex agents --no-daemon`; it and the session picker mark unread results.
Switch between connected backends from the session picker and keep drafts; preview local image attachments on supported terminals.
Enable `gcp_setup_wizard` to set up Google Cloud Vertex AI with Application Default Credentials or a credential file; API key and cloud options sit under "Sign in another way".
Opt into macOS or Windows system proxy settings from `/experimental`; patch details can be expanded while an approval prompt is open.
Fixes include saved chats staying visible after switching providers, `Ctrl+L` clearing the display while keeping history via `Ctrl+T`, and network approval prompts closing when requests end.

Taken from the project's own release notes. Claims about speed or accuracy are the maker's unless stated otherwise.

Try it if: You use Codex in the terminal and juggle multiple sessions, providers or Vertex AI.

Quick facts

Pricing	Free CLI (open source); model usage requires a ChatGPT plan or API key (pricing not checked)not verified
Free or paid	Free (open source)
License	Apache-2.0
Language	Rust
Platform	Terminal CLI (platform list for this release not checked)not verified
GitHub stars	★ 133,442 (as of 2026-11-06)
Maker	OpenAI

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