[ca] Update OpenAI Codex CLI to v0.93.0 #13002
Description
Updated OpenAI Codex from v0.92.0 to v0.93.0 in pkg/constants/constants.go:286.
Update Summary
- Previous Version: 0.92.0 (published 2026-01-27)
- Latest Version: 0.93.0 (published 2026-01-31)
- Release Interval: 4 days
- Breaking Changes: No
- Update Priority: Medium
Key Features
SOCKS5 Proxy Listener
Added optional SOCKS5 proxy listener with policy enforcement and config gating for enhanced network control.
Plan Mode Streaming
Plan mode now streams proposed plans into a dedicated terminal view, plus a feature-gated /plan shortcut for quick mode switching.
Smart Approvals
Smart approvals are now enabled by default, with explicit approval prompts for MCP tool calls to enhance security and user control.
SQLite Log Database
Introduced SQLite-backed log database with improved logs client, thread-id filtering, retention, and heuristic coloring for better observability.
App Browsing
Added /apps command to browse connectors in the terminal interface and $ insertion for app prompts.
External Auth Mode
App-server can now run in external authentication mode, accepting ChatGPT auth tokens from a host app and requesting refreshes when needed.
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Release Highlights (from GitHub)
Published: January 31, 2026 at 07:00 UTC
Commit: d86cf53
New Features
- SOCKS5 Proxy: Optional SOCKS5 proxy listener with policy enforcement (#9803)
- Plan Mode Streaming: Streams plans to terminal view with
/planshortcut (#9786, #10103) - App Browsing:
/appscommand and$insertion for app prompts (#9728) - External Auth Mode: ChatGPT auth token support with refresh (#10012)
- Smart Approvals: Enabled by default with MCP tool call prompts (#10286, #10200)
- SQLite Log Database: Thread-id filtering, retention, heuristic coloring (#10086, #10087, #10150, #10151, #10229, #10228)
Bug Fixes
- MCP tool image outputs render reliably (#9815)
- Input history restores local images and rich text (#9628)
- File search tracks session working directory changes (#9279, #9939, #10240)
- Thread resumption doesn't update timestamps prematurely (#9950)
- Shell snapshots don't inherit stdin (#9735)
- HTTP fallback when WebSocket proxies fail (#10139)
Performance & Infrastructure
- Upgraded Rust toolchain to 1.93 (#10080)
- Updated pnpm versions (#9992, #10161)
- Bazel build improvements with remote cache compression (#10079, #10098, #10102, #10104)
Documentation
- Documented app-server AuthMode usage (#10191)
Complete PR List (132 PRs)
#9988, #9991, #9994, #10001, #9992, #9993, #9944, #9803, #9950, #10003, #9797, #10009, #10011, #10007, #10008, #9815, #9654, #10030, #9949, #9359, #10040, #10041, #9628, #9982, #9986, #9941, #9489, #10026, #9821, #10004, #10083, #10092, #10079, #10025, #10080, #10095, #9939, #10097, #10034, #10028, #10101, #10043, #10104, #10102, #10111, #10115, #10098, #10129, #10116, #10123, #10114, #10128, #9728, #10133, #10125, #10134, #10135, #10131, #10138, #10086, #10089, #10087, #10149, #10161, #10163, #10164, #10150, #10151, #10152, #10175, #10171, #10139, #10140, #9017, #10182, #10180, #10184, #10179, #10186, #10118, #10012, #10103, #10191, #10130, #10181, #10198, #10194, #10147, #10200, #10154, #10217, #10177, #10210, #10218, #10220, #8991, #10167, #10225, #10222, #10232, #10229, #10228, #10237, #10208, #10212, #10211, #10190, #10195, #10239, #9786, #10063, #10244, #10238, #10251, #10255, #10253, #10207, #10256, #9735, #10262, #10265, #10267, #10240, #10266, #9279, #10249, #10272, #10241, #10263, #10276, #10283, #10287, #10286
CLI Discovery
No changes detected in main CLI help output. Commands and flags remain identical between v0.92.0 and v0.93.0.
Impact Assessment
- Risk: Low
- Affects: Codex agent execution, MCP integration
- Migration Required: No code changes needed
Recommendations
Update Priority: Medium - Update when convenient, no urgent issues
Testing Strategy:
- Verify MCP tool calls work with smart approvals enabled
- Test plan mode streaming and
/plancommand - Validate SQLite log database functionality
Rollout Plan: Safe to deploy immediately - no breaking changes or API incompatibilities
Package Links
- NPM Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/`@openai/codex`
- Repository: https://github.com/openai/codex
- Release Notes: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases
- Specific Release: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.93.0
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