Support loading plugins.
Plugins can now be enabled via [plugins.<name>] in config.toml. They are
loaded as first-class entities through PluginsManager, and their default
skills/ and .mcp.json contributions are integrated into the existing
skills and MCP flows.
## Summary
Lower the `js_repl` minimum Node version from `24.13.1` to `22.22.0`.
This updates the enforced minimum in `codex-rs/node-version.txt` and the
corresponding user-facing `/experimental` description for the JavaScript
REPL feature.
## Rationale
The previous `24.13.1` floor was stricter than necessary for `js_repl`.
I validated the REPL kernel behavior under Node `22.22.0` still works.
## Why `22.22.0`
`22.22.0` is a current, widely packaged Node 22 release across common
developer environments and distros, including Homebrew `node@22`, Fedora
`nodejs22`, Arch `nodejs-lts-jod`, and Debian testing. That makes it a
better exact floor than guessing at an older `22.x` patch we have not
validated.
`22.x` is also a maintenance branch that will be supported through April
2027, where the previous maintenance branch of `20.x` is only supported
through April of this year.
## Changes
- Update `codex-rs/node-version.txt` from `24.13.1` to `22.22.0`
- Update the `/experimental` JavaScript REPL description to say
`Requires Node >= v22.22.0 installed.`
This reverts commit https://github.com/openai/codex/pull/12633. We no
longer need this PR, because we favor sending normal exec command
approval server request with `additional_permissions` of skill
permissions instead
## Summary
- allow `request_user_input` in Default collaboration mode as well as
Plan
- update the Default-mode instructions to prefer assumptions first and
use `request_user_input` only when a question is unavoidable
- update request_user_input and app-server tests to match the new
Default-mode behavior
- refactor collaboration-mode availability plumbing into
`CollaborationModesConfig` for future mode-related flags
## Codex author
`codex resume 019c9124-ed28-7c13-96c6-b916b1c97d49`
## Summary
- Promote `js_repl` to an experimental feature that users can enable
from `/experimental`.
- Add `js_repl` experimental metadata, including the Node prerequisite
and activation guidance.
- Add regression coverage for the feature metadata and the
`/experimental` popup.
## What Changed
- Changed `Feature::JsRepl` from `Stage::UnderDevelopment` to
`Stage::Experimental`.
- Added experimental metadata for `js_repl` in `core/src/features.rs`:
- name: `JavaScript REPL`
- description: calls out interactive website debugging, inline
JavaScript execution, and the required Node version (`>= v24.13.1`)
- announcement: tells users to enable it, then start a new chat or
restart Codex
- Added a core unit test that verifies:
- `js_repl` is experimental
- `js_repl` is disabled by default
- the hardcoded Node version in the description matches
`node-version.txt`
- Added a TUI test that opens the `/experimental` popup and verifies the
rendered `js_repl` entry includes the Node requirement text.
## Testing
- `just fmt`
- `cargo test -p codex-tui`
- `cargo test -p codex-core` (unit-test phase passed; stopped during the
long `tests/all.rs` integration suite)
- Add a hidden `realtime_conversation` feature flag and `/realtime`
slash command for start/stop live voice sessions.
- Reuse transcription composer/footer UI for live metering, stream mic
audio, play assistant audio, render realtime user text events, and
force-close on feature disable.
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Co-authored-by: Codex <noreply@openai.com>
## Summary
Introduces the initial implementation of Feature::RequestPermissions.
RequestPermissions allows the model to request that a command be run
inside the sandbox, with additional permissions, like writing to a
specific folder. Eventually this will include other rules as well, and
the ability to persist these permissions, but this PR is already quite
large - let's get the core flow working and go from there!
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src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0ee3ec0f-02ec-4509-91a2-809ac80be368"
/>
## Testing
- [x] Added tests
- [x] Tested locally
- [x] Feature
## Why
Compiling `codex-rs/core` is a bottleneck for local iteration, so this
change continues the ongoing extraction of config-related functionality
out of `codex-core` and into `codex-config`.
The goal is not just to move code, but to reduce `codex-core` ownership
and indirection so more code depends on `codex-config` directly.
## What Changed
- Moved config diagnostics logic from
`core/src/config_loader/diagnostics.rs` into
`config/src/diagnostics.rs`.
- Updated `codex-core` to use `codex-config` diagnostics types/functions
directly where possible.
- Removed the `core/src/config_loader/diagnostics.rs` shim module
entirely; the remaining `ConfigToml`-specific calls are in
`core/src/config_loader/mod.rs`.
- Moved `CONFIG_TOML_FILE` into `codex-config` and updated existing
references to use `codex_config::CONFIG_TOML_FILE` directly.
- Added a direct `codex-config` dependency to `codex-cli` for its
`CONFIG_TOML_FILE` use.
Summary
- avoid emitting metrics for features marked as `Stage::Removed`
- keep feature metrics aligned with active and planned states only
Testing
- Not run (not requested)
Summary
- replace the stale `docs/config.md#feature-flags` reference in the
legacy feature notice with the canonical published URL
- align the deprecation notice test to expect the new link
This addresses #12123
zsh fork PR stack:
- https://github.com/openai/codex/pull/12051
- https://github.com/openai/codex/pull/12052👈
### Summary
This PR introduces a feature-gated native shell runtime path that routes
shell execution through a patched zsh exec bridge, removing MCP-specific
behavior from the shell hot path while preserving existing
CommandExecution lifecycle semantics.
When shell_zsh_fork is enabled, shell commands run via patched zsh with
per-`execve` interception through EXEC_WRAPPER. Core receives wrapper
IPC requests over a Unix socket, applies existing approval policy, and
returns allow/deny before the subcommand executes.
### What’s included
**1) New zsh exec bridge runtime in core**
- Wrapper-mode entrypoint (maybe_run_zsh_exec_wrapper_mode) for
EXEC_WRAPPER invocations.
- Per-execution Unix-socket IPC handling for wrapper requests/responses.
- Approval callback integration using existing core approval
orchestration.
- Streaming stdout/stderr deltas to existing command output event
pipeline.
- Error handling for malformed IPC, denial/abort, and execution
failures.
**2) Session lifecycle integration**
SessionServices now owns a `ZshExecBridge`.
Session startup initializes bridge state; shutdown tears it down
cleanly.
**3) Shell runtime routing (feature-gated)**
When `shell_zsh_fork` is enabled:
- Build execution env/spec as usual.
- Add wrapper socket env wiring.
- Execute via `zsh_exec_bridge.execute_shell_request(...)` instead of
the regular shell path.
- Non-zsh-fork behavior remains unchanged.
**4) Config + feature wiring**
- Added `Feature::ShellZshFork` (under development).
- Added config support for `zsh_path` (optional absolute path to patched
zsh):
- `Config`, `ConfigToml`, `ConfigProfile`, overrides, and schema.
- Session startup validates that `zsh_path` exists/usable when zsh-fork
is enabled.
- Added startup test for missing `zsh_path` failure mode.
**5) Seatbelt/sandbox updates for wrapper IPC**
- Extended seatbelt policy generation to optionally allow outbound
connection to explicitly permitted Unix sockets.
- Wired sandboxing path to pass wrapper socket path through to seatbelt
policy generation.
- Added/updated seatbelt tests for explicit socket allow rule and
argument emission.
**6) Runtime entrypoint hooks**
- This allows the same binary to act as the zsh wrapper subprocess when
invoked via `EXEC_WRAPPER`.
**7) Tool selection behavior**
- ToolsConfig now prefers ShellCommand type when shell_zsh_fork is
enabled.
- Added test coverage for precedence with unified-exec enabled.
rm `remote_models` feature flag.
We see issues like #11527 when a user has `remote_models` disabled, as
we always use the default fallback `ModelInfo`. This causes issues with
model performance.
Builds on #11690, which helps by warning the user when they are using
the default fallback. This PR will make that happen much less frequently
as an accidental consequence of disabling `remote_models`.
## Summary
This feature is now reasonably stable, let's remove it so we can
simplify our upcoming iterations here.
## Testing
- [x] Existing tests pass
Summary
- rename the collab feature key to multi_agent while keeping the Feature
enum unchanged
- add legacy alias support so both "multi_agent" and "collab" map to the
same feature
- cover the alias behavior with a new unit test
## Summary
- add a shared `codex-core` sleep inhibitor that uses native macOS IOKit
assertions (`IOPMAssertionCreateWithName` / `IOPMAssertionRelease`)
instead of spawning `caffeinate`
- wire sleep inhibition to turn lifecycle in `tui` (`TurnStarted`
enables; `TurnComplete` and abort/error finalization disable)
- gate this behavior behind a `/experimental` feature toggle
(`[features].prevent_idle_sleep`) instead of a dedicated `[tui]` config
flag
- expose the toggle in `/experimental` on macOS; keep it under
development on other platforms
- keep behavior no-op on non-macOS targets
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src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/73fac06b-97ae-46a2-800a-30f9516cf8a3"
/>
## Testing
- `cargo check -p codex-core -p codex-tui`
- `cargo test -p codex-core sleep_inhibitor::tests -- --nocapture`
- `cargo test -p codex-core
tui_config_missing_notifications_field_defaults_to_enabled --
--nocapture`
- `cargo test -p codex-core prevent_idle_sleep_is_ -- --nocapture`
## Semantics and API references
- This PR targets `caffeinate -i` semantics: prevent *idle system sleep*
while allowing display idle sleep.
- `caffeinate -i` mapping in Apple open source (`assertionMap`):
- `kIdleAssertionFlag -> kIOPMAssertionTypePreventUserIdleSystemSleep`
- Source:
https://github.com/apple-oss-distributions/PowerManagement/blob/PowerManagement-1846.60.12/caffeinate/caffeinate.c#L52-L54
- Apple IOKit docs for assertion types and API:
-
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/iokit/iopmlib_h/iopmassertiontypes
-
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/iokit/1557092-iopmassertioncreatewithname
- https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/qa/qa1340/_index.html
## Codex Electron vs this PR (full stack path)
- Codex Electron app requests sleep blocking with
`powerSaveBlocker.start("prevent-app-suspension")`:
-
https://github.com/openai/codex/blob/main/codex/codex-vscode/electron/src/electron-message-handler.ts
- Electron maps that string to Chromium wake lock type
`kPreventAppSuspension`:
-
https://github.com/electron/electron/blob/main/shell/browser/api/electron_api_power_save_blocker.cc
- Chromium macOS backend maps wake lock types to IOKit assertion
constants and calls IOKit:
- `kPreventAppSuspension -> kIOPMAssertionTypeNoIdleSleep`
- `kPreventDisplaySleep / kPreventDisplaySleepAllowDimming ->
kIOPMAssertionTypeNoDisplaySleep`
-
https://github.com/chromium/chromium/blob/main/services/device/wake_lock/power_save_blocker/power_save_blocker_mac.cc
## Why this PR uses a different macOS constant name
- This PR uses `"PreventUserIdleSystemSleep"` directly, via
`IOPMAssertionCreateWithName`, in
`codex-rs/core/src/sleep_inhibitor.rs`.
- Apple’s IOKit header documents `kIOPMAssertionTypeNoIdleSleep` as
deprecated and recommends `kIOPMAssertPreventUserIdleSystemSleep` /
`kIOPMAssertionTypePreventUserIdleSystemSleep`:
-
https://github.com/apple-oss-distributions/IOKitUser/blob/IOKitUser-100222.60.2/pwr_mgt.subproj/IOPMLib.h#L1000-L1030
- So Chromium and this PR are using different constant names, but
semantically equivalent idle-system-sleep prevention behavior.
## Future platform support
The architecture is intentionally set up for multi-platform extensions:
- UI code (`tui`) only calls `SleepInhibitor::set_turn_running(...)` on
turn lifecycle boundaries.
- Platform-specific behavior is isolated in
`codex-rs/core/src/sleep_inhibitor.rs` behind `cfg(...)` blocks.
- Feature exposure is centralized in `core/src/features.rs` and surfaced
via `/experimental`.
- Adding new OS backends should not require additional TUI wiring; only
the backend internals and feature stage metadata need to change.
Potential follow-up implementations:
- Windows:
- Add a backend using Win32 power APIs
(`SetThreadExecutionState(ES_CONTINUOUS | ES_SYSTEM_REQUIRED)` as
baseline).
- Optionally move to `PowerCreateRequest` / `PowerSetRequest` /
`PowerClearRequest` for richer assertion semantics.
- Linux:
- Add a backend using logind inhibitors over D-Bus
(`org.freedesktop.login1.Manager.Inhibit` with `what="sleep"`).
- Keep a no-op fallback where logind/D-Bus is unavailable.
This PR keeps the cross-platform API surface minimal so future PRs can
add Windows/Linux support incrementally with low churn.
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Co-authored-by: jif-oai <jif@openai.com>
We've had a few cases recently where someone enabled a feature flag for
a feature that's still under development or experimental. This test
should prevent this.
Adds a new apps_mcp_gateway flag to route Apps MCP calls through
https://api.openai.com/v1/connectors/mcp/ when enabled, while keeping
legacy MCP routing as default.
## Summary
- Remove `Feature::SearchTool` and the `search_tool` config key from the
feature registry/schema.
- Gate `search_tool_bm25` exposure via `Feature::Apps` in
`core/src/tools/spec.rs`.
- Update MCP selection logic in `core/src/codex.rs` to use
`Feature::Apps` for search-tool behavior.
- Update `core/tests/suite/search_tool.rs` to enable `Feature::Apps`.
- Regenerate `core/config.schema.json` via `just write-config-schema`.
## Testing
- `just fmt`
- `cargo test -p codex-core --test all suite::search_tool::`
## Tickets
- None
1. Move Windows Sandbox NUX to right after trust directory screen
2. Don't offer read-only as an option in Sandbox NUX.
Elevated/Legacy/Quit
3. Don't allow new untrusted directories. It's trust or quit
4. move experimental sandbox features to `[windows]
sandbox="elevated|unelevatd"`
5. Copy tweaks = elevated -> default, non-elevated -> non-admin
**Why We Did This**
- The goal is to reduce MCP tool context pollution by not exposing the
full MCP tool list up front
- It forces an explicit discovery step (`search_tool_bm25`) so the model
narrows tool scope before making MCP calls, which helps relevance and
lowers prompt/tool clutter.
**What It Changed**
- Added a new experimental feature flag `search_tool` in
`core/src/features.rs:90` and `core/src/features.rs:430`.
- Added config/schema support for that flag in
`core/config.schema.json:214` and `core/config.schema.json:1235`.
- Added BM25 dependency (`bm25`) in `Cargo.toml:129` and
`core/Cargo.toml:23`.
- Added new tool handler `search_tool_bm25` in
`core/src/tools/handlers/search_tool_bm25.rs:18`.
- Registered the handler and tool spec in
`core/src/tools/handlers/mod.rs:11` and `core/src/tools/spec.rs:780` and
`core/src/tools/spec.rs:1344`.
- Extended `ToolsConfig` to carry `search_tool` enablement in
`core/src/tools/spec.rs:32` and `core/src/tools/spec.rs:56`.
- Injected dedicated developer instructions for tool-discovery workflow
in `core/src/codex.rs:483` and `core/src/codex.rs:1976`, using
`core/templates/search_tool/developer_instructions.md:1`.
- Added session state to store one-shot selected MCP tools in
`core/src/state/session.rs:27` and `core/src/state/session.rs:131`.
- Added filtering so when feature is enabled, only selected MCP tools
are exposed on the next request (then consumed) in
`core/src/codex.rs:3800` and `core/src/codex.rs:3843`.
- Added E2E suite coverage for
enablement/instructions/hide-until-search/one-turn-selection in
`core/tests/suite/search_tool.rs:72`,
`core/tests/suite/search_tool.rs:109`,
`core/tests/suite/search_tool.rs:147`, and
`core/tests/suite/search_tool.rs:218`.
- Refactored test helper utilities to support config-driven tool
collection in `core/tests/suite/tools.rs:281`.
**Net Behavioral Effect**
- With `search_tool` **off**: existing MCP behavior (tools exposed
normally).
- With `search_tool` **on**: MCP tools start hidden, model must call
`search_tool_bm25`, and only returned `selected_tools` are available for
the next model call.
Promotes the Steer feature from Experimental to Stable and enables it by
default.
## What is Steer mode?
Steer mode changes how message submission works in the TUI:
- **With Steer enabled (new default)**:
- `Enter` submits messages immediately, even when a task is running
- `Tab` queues messages when a task is running (allows building up a
queue)
- **With Steer disabled (old behavior)**:
- `Enter` queues messages when a task is running
- This preserves the previous "queue while a task is running" behavior
## How Steer vs Queue work
The key difference is in the submission behavior:
1. **Steer mode** (`steer_enabled = true`):
- Enter → `InputResult::Submitted` → sends immediately via
`submit_user_message()`
- Tab → `InputResult::Queued` → queues via `queue_user_message()` if a
task is running
- This gives users direct control: Enter for immediate submission, Tab
for queuing
2. **Queue mode** (`steer_enabled = false`, previous default):
- Enter → `InputResult::Queued` → always queues when a task is running
- Tab → `InputResult::Queued` → queues when a task is running
- This preserves the original behavior where Enter respects the running
task queue
## Implementation details
The behavior is controlled in
`ChatComposer::handle_key_event_without_popup()`:
- When `steer_enabled` is true, Enter calls `handle_submission(false)`
(submit immediately)
- When `steer_enabled` is false, Enter calls `handle_submission(true)`
(queue)
See `codex-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/chat_composer.rs` for the
implementation.
## Documentation
For more details on the chat composer behavior, see:
- [TUI Chat Composer documentation](docs/tui-chat-composer.md)
- Feature flag definition: `codex-rs/core/src/features.rs`
## Summary
This PR introduces a gated Bubblewrap (bwrap) Linux sandbox path. The
curent Linux sandbox path relies on in-process restrictions (including
Landlock). Bubblewrap gives us a more uniform filesystem isolation
model, especially explicit writable roots with the option to make some
directories read-only and granular network controls.
This is behind a feature flag so we can validate behavior safely before
making it the default.
- Added temporary rollout flag:
- `features.use_linux_sandbox_bwrap`
- Preserved existing default path when the flag is off.
- In Bubblewrap mode:
- Added internal retry without /proc when /proc mount is not permitted
by the host/container.
## Summary
This PR simplifies collaboration modes to the visible set `default |
plan`, while preserving backward compatibility for older partners that
may still send legacy mode
names.
Specifically:
- Renames the old Code behavior to **Default**.
- Keeps **Plan** as-is.
- Removes **Custom** mode behavior (fallbacks now resolve to Default).
- Keeps `PairProgramming` and `Execute` internally for compatibility
plumbing, while removing them from schema/API and UI visibility.
- Adds legacy input aliasing so older clients can still send old mode
names.
## What Changed
1. Mode enum and compatibility
- `ModeKind` now uses `Plan` + `Default` as active/public modes.
- `ModeKind::Default` deserialization accepts legacy values:
- `code`
- `pair_programming`
- `execute`
- `custom`
- `PairProgramming` and `Execute` variants remain in code but are hidden
from protocol/schema generation.
- `Custom` variant is removed; previous custom fallbacks now map to
`Default`.
2. Collaboration presets and templates
- Built-in presets now return only:
- `Plan`
- `Default`
- Template rename:
- `core/templates/collaboration_mode/code.md` -> `default.md`
- `execute.md` and `pair_programming.md` remain on disk but are not
surfaced in visible preset lists.
3. TUI updates
- Updated user-facing naming and prompts from “Code” to “Default”.
- Updated mode-cycle and indicator behavior to reflect only visible
`Plan` and `Default`.
- Updated corresponding tests and snapshots.
4. request_user_input behavior
- `request_user_input` remains allowed only in `Plan` mode.
- Rejection messaging now consistently treats non-plan modes as
`Default`.
5. Schemas
- Regenerated config and app-server schemas.
- Public schema types now advertise mode values as:
- `plan`
- `default`
## Backward Compatibility Notes
- Incoming legacy mode names (`code`, `pair_programming`, `execute`,
`custom`) are accepted and coerced to `default`.
- Outgoing/public schema surfaces intentionally expose only `plan |
default`.
- This allows tolerant ingestion of older partner payloads while
standardizing new integrations on the reduced mode set.
## Codex author
`codex fork 019c1fae-693b-7840-b16e-9ad38ea0bd00`
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