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OpenAI's Codex Now Works in Chrome With New Extension - MacRumors
OpenAI's Codex just landed in Chrome. Developers can now automate browser tasks without leaving their workflow.
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Why it matters
OpenAI is expanding Codex beyond IDE integrations into browser automation—a shift from developer-only tools to productivity infrastructure. This positions Codex as a cross-platform agent layer, not just a code-generation model.
The key facts
4 to knowCodex Chrome extension now available on macOS and Windows
Enables in-browser automation and code execution
Published May 8, 2026
Reported across multiple tech outlets (MacRumors, Let's Data Science, IT Brief Australia)
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