CATCH #1200
DETECTED SEP 5, 2026 00:53 UTC
THE CATCHscore 5/10
EXHIBIT 1200
Sep 5, 2026 00:53 UTC
github
openai/codex
OpenAI's Codex project received a hotfix release, version rust-v0.153.4, addressing visibility and guidance issues for a bundled model named Astra.
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openai codex just dropped a hotfix for rust-v0.153.4, looks like they're refining how 'astra' shows up and gives guidance in the model picker. minor but good to see.
a quick update for codex users: a new release fixes some visibility and async question guidance for the astra model. seems like they're polishing the user experience.
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openai/codex release: rust-v0.153.4
name: 0.153.4
published: 2026-09-04T23:25:48Z
url: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.4
## Bug Fixes
- Fixed Astra’s visibility in the bundled model picker and made it the bundled default when no model is explicitly configured. (#42874)
- Updated Astra’s guidance to use asynchronous questions only when the tool is available in the session. (#42878)
## Changelog
Full Changelog: https://github.com/openai/codex/compare/rust-v0.153.3...rust-v0.153.4
- #42874 [0.153 hotfix] Show Astra in bundled model picker @rhan-oai
- #42878 [0.153 hotfix] Qualify Astra async-question guidance by tool availability @rhan-oai
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