Industry observers note that the capability, which enables Codex to control apps on the computer, was previously only available on macOS. OpenAI unveiled via a social media post that Codex desktop’s Computer Use capability is now available on Windows 11 systems.
The report highlights that it’s particularly useful for developers, as it allows Codex to test programs, patch databases, create dashboards, review projects, and troubleshoot workflows—and now it can do it all within a Windows environment. With Computer Use, Codex uses its own virtual mouse and keyboard to navigate the system and perform tasks.
According to the latest update, windows users, this one’s for you.Computer use now works on Windows, so Codex can take action on your Windows computer.And with Windows support for Codex in the ChatGPT mobile app, you can start, review, and steer tasks on the go while work continues on your Windows machine.… pic.twitter.com/OPIxOcP4Nl.
As part of the ongoing story, for example, here’s one such task as shown on OpenAI’s Computer Use page: “Open @Chrome and verify the checkout page still works after the most recent changes.”. Once the capability is activated, the user can refer to the computer or specific apps in their instructions—like @Computer or @Paint—and let the AI perform tasks on its own.
The report highlights that in other words, Codex can operate your PC and keep working even while you’re on the go. In the same disclosure, OpenAI also noted that Codex on mobile apps can integrate with Computer Use on desktop, meaning you can “start, review, and steer” tasks on your Windows system directly from your mobile device.
As part of the ongoing story, but eventually it will be reserved for the major paid plans, including Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise. For now, Computer Use is available on all Codex plans, including Free and Go tiers.
As part of the ongoing story, this article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
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