Codex CLI makes GPT-6.1 Sol its default model
Codex CLI now starts on GPT-6.1 Sol. It takes over from GPT-6 Astra as the default model in the bundled catalog, so a new session uses it unless you pick something else.
The model picker lists GPT-6.1 Sol first
codex-cliThe model picker now lists GPT-6.1 Sol first. It's described as the latest workhorse model for coding and everyday work. GPT-6 Astra is still there, and GPT-6 Sol is now labeled previous generation.
On Amazon Bedrock, GPT-6.1 Sol is the default too
codex-cliMantle and Runtime catalogs. Your existing models stay available.
If you run Codex through Amazon Bedrock, GPT-6.1 Sol is now in both the Mantle and Runtime catalogs, and it's the default there too. The models you already have stay available.
Windows background work stops flashing console windows
codex-cliGit, plugins, sign-in, diagnostics and sandboxed commands run without a console.
On Windows, Codex now starts its background processes without a console window. Git, plugins, sign-in helpers, diagnostics and sandboxed commands all run quietly, which ends the flashing windows people saw after installing the Codex daemon.
ChatGPT sign-ins can show an account security reminder
codex-cliAn optional banner you can dismiss. Its button opens chatgpt.com.
Local sessions signed in with ChatGPT can now show a reminder to finish your account security setup. It's an optional banner you can dismiss, and its button opens chatgpt.com. OpenAI decides which accounts are eligible.
Each patch has its own release notes on GitHub
codex-cligithub.com/openai/codex › Releases
Each of these patches has its own short release notes. You'll find them on the Codex releases page on GitHub.









