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Codex for Mac updated with new Appshots feature that instantly gives chat context - 9to5Mac
Codex just shipped Appshots. Now your AI can see your screen without you unlocking your Mac.
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Why it matters
OpenAI's Codex is expanding its developer tooling with context-aware features (Appshots, Goal mode) that reduce friction in AI-assisted coding workflows. This is product iteration in the agentic coding space, directly competing with Cursor and GitHub Copilot on usability and contextual understanding.
The key facts
5 to knowAppshots feature allows instant chat context by capturing app state
Works on locked macOS machines
Tasks can be sent from phone while Mac is locked
New Goal mode added to developer toolkit
Feature set expansion suggests positioning against Cursor and GitHub Copilot
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Publisher excerpt: Codex for Mac updated with new Appshots feature that instantly gives chat context 9to5Mac OpenAI's Codex Introduces Appshots for Seamless AI Integration StartupHub.ai OpenAI Codex Operates on Locked macOS Machines Let's Data Science You can now send Codex tasks from your phone even when your Mac is…