Codex Mobile Runs Its Own Computer and Sends Visual Proof
Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-09-04 · Open on X
Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity, AI Agents, Tool Use & MCP · Level: beginner
Summary
Codex on mobile gets its own cloud computer to work on. It can send screenshots and videos of what it built, so you can check the result from your phone.
Key points
- Codex on mobile runs tasks on its own computer.
- It can send screenshots and videos of what it built.
- You can use these screenshots and videos to check the agent's work before trusting it.
Resources mentioned
- OpenAI Codex · tool · openai.com · paid
OpenAI's coding agent. In the diagram it writes code, fixes review findings and drives the build loop. The creator also used it to make this video.
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Try this
- Ask Codex for screenshots or videos of what it built so you can check its output.
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