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OpenAI·Jun 12, 2026·v26.609·free

Developer Mode

OpenAI's Codex app introduces an in-app browser with Developer Mode, enabling developers to preview and comment on web applications directly within the Codex environment. This feature facilitates efficient debugging and development by allowing real-time interaction with web pages without the need for external browsers.

OpenAICodexDeveloper ToolsIn-app Browser
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overview

OpenAI's Codex app introduces an in-app browser with Developer Mode, enabling developers to preview and comment on web applications directly within the Codex environment. This feature facilitates efficient debugging and development by allowing real-time interaction with web pages without the need for external browsers.

key features
  • 01In-app browser for web page preview and commenting
  • 02Developer Mode with full Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) access
  • 03Real-time interaction with web pages without external browsers
  • 04Explicit approval required for full CDP access
  • 05Designed for local development servers, file-backed previews, and public pages
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