OpenAI buys Ona to push Codex toward long-running, autonomous coding tasks
OpenAI just acquired Ona (formerly Gitpod). Here's why autonomous coding agents just got a lot more dangerous.
Why it matters
OpenAI is consolidating infrastructure and talent to move Codex beyond single-task coding into long-running autonomous workflows. This signals a major shift in how the company plans to monetize AI agents in the developer tools space.
The key facts
8 to knowOpenAI acquires Ona (formerly Gitpod)
Ona founded in Kiel, Germany in 2020
Ona specializes in AI agents and secure cloud development environments
Acquisition intended to advance Codex toward long-running, autonomous coding tasks
No acquisition price disclosed
Published June 12, 2026
Acquisition aims to advance Codex toward autonomous coding tasks
UNVERIFIED — no deal value disclosed in source material
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI is acquiring Ona, previously known as Gitpod, a startup founded in Kiel, Germany in 2020 that specializes in AI agents and secure cloud development environments for software development.