SMRTR ProgrammingMay 7, 2026Engadget

OpenAI debuts a Codex plugin for Chrome

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OpenAI's Codex is evolving beyond a simple code-completion tool into a more capable autonomous coding agent. The new feature hints at broader task execution abilities, potentially allowing Codex to handle multi-step development workflows rather than just suggesting snippets. This shift could reposition Codex as a serious AI development partner, not just an autocomplete assistant.

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