OpenAI's Codex rust-v0.159.0 release adds opt-in `instant_interrupt` for steering during m

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Sep 29, 2026 08:31 UTC github openai/codex

OpenAI's Codex rust-v0.159.0 release adds opt-in `instant_interrupt` for steering during model responses, improves welcome screens and warnings, enhances transcript scrolling, and expands Mermaid rendering.

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openai codex got a new rust release with `instant_interrupt` letting you steer the model even during long responses. sounds like better control during generation.

check out the latest codex update! they've improved the welcome screen, warning viewer, and transcript scrolling. small but mighty ui/ux tweaks.

openai/codex release: rust-v0.159.0 name: 0.159.0 published: 2026-09-29T08:05:42Z url: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.159.0 ## New Features - Opt-in `instant_interrupt` lets new input steer Codex during model responses or long-running code-mode calls. (#48135, #48141) - New sessions get a compact welcome screen and consistent headers, with occasional tips during and after turns. (#48513, #48562, #48352) - The warnings viewer dismisses reviewed warnings when closed; press `k` to keep one for later. (#48205, #48206) - You can scroll the transcript while deciding whether to implement a plan. (#48805) - Native Mermaid rendering supports more flowchart edges, labels, and node groups. (#48814, #48895) - App-server clients can paginate thread history from a specific item. (#48151) ## Bug Fixes - Windows launches avoid stray console windows for MCP servers, code-mode hosts, and piped commands; restrictive launchers can fall back to embedded mode. (#48138, #48238, #48483, #48491) - Copying transcript selections preserves Markdown tables, formatting, and significant whitespace. More terminals now copy automatically on selection. (#48548, #48549, #48469) - Blank sessions retain drafts when switching tasks, and threads can be archived and listed before their first turn. (#48628, #48828, #48199) - Local ChatGPT sign-in opens the browser reliably; onboarding also provides a shortcut to copy the login link. (#48502, #48544) - Approved commands retain explicit filesystem denials, and `.aws` directories are protected by default under writable roots. (#48155, #48176) - Fixed macOS TLS access in network-enabled sandboxes and remote environments that require proxy access. (#48565, #48198) ## Chores - Removed automatic follow-up prompt suggestions and the `tui.prompt_suggestions` setting. (#48621) - Removed the bundled `plugin-creator` skill. (#48604) ## Changelog Full Changelog: https://github.com/openai/codex/compare/rust-v0.158.0...rust-v0.159.0 - #4813