CATCH #128
DETECTED JUL 9, 2026 16:53 UTC
THE CATCHscore 5/10
EXHIBIT 128
Jul 9, 2026 16:53 UTC
github
openai/codex
OpenAI's Codex rust-v0.144.0 release includes new features like usage-limit credit redemption, a 'writes' app-approval mode, and interactive authentication for MCP tools, alongside bug fixes and performance improvements.
READY TO POST:
openai codex rust-v0.144.0 just dropped! looks like better control over usage credits and a new 'writes' app-approval mode are in there.
devs building with openai codex might want to check out the v0.144.0 release. interactive auth for mcp tools and more granular app permissions are notable.
EVIDENCE — the receipts
openai/codex release: rust-v0.144.0
name: 0.144.0
published: 2026-07-09T16:47:12Z
url: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.144.0
## New Features
- Usage-limit reset credits now show their type and expiration, and let you choose which credit to redeem. (#30488)
- Added a `writes` app-approval mode that allows declared read-only actions while prompting for writes. (#30482)
- MCP tools can now request authentication interactively without an experimental opt-in. (#28772)
- App-server hosts can provide Codex authentication at runtime and redirect successful logins to a hosted page. (#28745, #31274)
- Global pnunen installs are now detected so diagnostics and updates use the correct package manager. (#31503)
- Selecting Ultra reasoning now warns when high multi-agent concurrency could increase usage quickly. (#31621)
## Bug Fixes
- Resumed ChatGPT threads recover when compaction references a retired model by retrying with the currently selected model. (#30319)
- Fixed Code Mode crashes in Intel macOS release binaries. (#30953)
- Windows sandbox sessions can delete files in writable roots and access the managed primary runtime. (#31138, #31574)
- Pasted terminal control sequences can no longer corrupt TUI rendering or resumed conversation history. (#31494)
- Long-running app sessions now refresh expired authentication for the hosted `codex_apps` connector. (#31486)
- Responses WebSockets continue using the low-latency transport while respecting system proxies and custom certificate authorities. (#31441, #31622)
## Documentation
- Device-code login warnings now explain how to recognize and stop phishing attempts. (#31648)
## Chores
- Reduced plugin skill-loading time on remote executors by resolving namespaces once per root. (#31348)
- Made the `/review` branch picker faster and more reliable in large repositories. (#31464)
- Improved automatic review behavior with clearer instructions and a focused tool set. (#31480)
- Made Amazon Bedrock model nam
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