Codex Has Left The Laptop | DevDay 2026
The presentation details the evolution of Codex from handling individual tasks to delegating complex, multi-stage problems to advanced agents. Key advancements include the launch of Codex Cloud, which allows agents to run tasks in managed, cloud-based environments, eliminating the need for local infrastructure upkeep. Furthermore, Codex is being integrated across multiple interfaces (CLI, Web, Slack, Teams), ensuring developers can use the same agent and tools regardless of where they are working.
Key takeaways
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Codex Cloud for Infrastructure Management
3:50
Codex Cloud allows users to run tasks in managed environments, eliminating the need to maintain local machines or VPSs. The system automatically handles repository inspection, dependency setup, and writes necessary startup scripts and skills. It supports private resource access using mechanisms like Tailscale (VPN access) and OIDC, ensuring secure connectivity to non-public APIs.
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Omnichannel Agent Access
6:10
The same core agent is now accessible across multiple platforms, including the desktop app, CLI, web interface, Slack, and Teams. This consistency allows developers to continue work (e.g., reviewing code, testing shaders) seamlessly across different interfaces.
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Enhanced Collaboration and Planning with Space
14:00
The 'Space' feature centralizes planning and collaboration, allowing teams to share plans, get feedback, and let Codex continuously update progress directly within a document, keeping all team members synchronized on project status.
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Productivity with 'My Dot'
18:20
The 'My Dot' feature acts as a personalized, ongoing agent extension of the developer. It can monitor specific channels, proactively review Pull Requests (PRs), and initiate full cloud tasks based on ongoing work, minimizing manual prompting.