Codex launches Chrome extension: directly operate on websites you're logged into, with multiple background tabs running in parallel

CryptoWorld News reports that OpenAI has released a Chrome extension for Codex, allowing AI programming agents to extend from code editors into the browser. After installing the extension, Codex can directly operate on logged-in websites and applications, handling repetitive browser tasks such as structured page navigation and complex data entry. Codex works in a separate tab group in the background, not taking over the tabs the user is currently using, and multiple tasks can run in parallel across tabs. When a task requires both the browser and plugins, Codex autonomously determines which tool to use at each step and combines them as needed. Users can control which websites Codex has access to in the settings. The usage involves first installing the Chrome extension from the Codex app, then installing the extension from the Chrome Web Store. The built-in browser feature in the Codex app, which can operate local development servers and file pages, has also been synchronized and updated, enabling actions like clicking UI elements, reproducing visual bugs, or verifying local fixes. Currently, it is available in all regions except the European Union and the UK; support for these regions will follow later.