OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.159.2

OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.159.2 was released on .

Summary

OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.159.2 eliminates annoying console window flashing on Windows when launching background processes, making your workflow smoother and less distracting. Check the full changelog to see what else we've refined under the hood.

Release Context

  • This was the 101st OpenAI Codex CLI release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
  • It shipped the same day as OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.159.1 (September 29, 2026).
  • OpenAI Codex CLI: ships every 2.2 days — 17 releases in the last month.

Why it matters: Windows users get cleaner background process launches.

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Release Notes

Bug Fixes - Suppressed console windows flashing on Windows when Codex launches background processes and sandboxed commands. (49385) Changelog Full Changelog: https://github.com/openai/codex/compare/rust-v0.159.1...rust-v0.159.2 - 49385 [0.159] Backport Windows console suppression for 0.159.2 @andrewgu-oai

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