# Codex CLI 0.168.0 — side-by-side chats, audio clips and animated GIFs

> Codex CLI adds a split-pane workspace, audio input, animated GIFs and a model provider picker.

- Org: OpenAI
- Date: 2026-11-13
- Category: tool
- Source: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.168.0
- Canonical page: https://ai-tldr.dev/releases/openai-codex-cli-0-168/

## In short

Codex CLI 0.168.0 can show a side conversation next to the main chat, accept audio recordings for audio-capable models, and make animated GIFs. A new Sessions menu picks the default model provider for new chats.

## What it is

A side conversation beside the main chat is the headline of Codex CLI 0.168.0. Turn on `features.tui_workspace` to open it, drag the divider to resize the panes, or zoom the focused pane with `leader z`. Under Sessions → Model providers you can now browse providers and choose the default for new chats.

## How it works

With an audio-capable model, you can attach audio recordings; the agent skips recordings that were rejected and uses clip length to keep more short clips in context. The `features.image_generation_animation` flag lets the model generate or edit animated GIFs with frame count and timing controls. In tmux on Ghostty and Kitty, fullscreen mode shows image previews when `allow-passthrough all` is set.

## Why it matters

Open and resumed chats now keep their saved provider when you change the default, so switching providers no longer breaks older sessions. Replies cut by tool calls render as one Markdown message, steering messages reach long-running turns, and idle local MCP servers on Windows no longer block file I/O.

## Who it's for

developers who use the Codex agent in the terminal

## Try it

npm i -g @openai/codex@0.168.0

## Links

- [Release Notes](https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.168.0)
- [Repository](https://github.com/openai/codex)