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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.

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5 to know

  1. Appshots feature allows instant chat context by capturing app state

  2. Works on locked macOS machines

  3. Tasks can be sent from phone while Mac is locked

  4. New Goal mode added to developer toolkit

  5. 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…
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