Codex Desktop does not provide the Computer Use tool/plugin
Open 💬 1 comment Opened Jul 24, 2026 by yeqiansui0-ship-it
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Description
I am using Codex Desktop on Windows. The in-app browser can be opened and browser comments can identify selected page elements, but Codex does not have a callable Computer Use/browser-control tool in the task. As a result, it can see the selected element but cannot click or interact with the current in-app browser tab.
I also tried the available browser automation path, but the agent-browser command was not available in the environment. This appears to be different from controlling the existing in-app browser tab anyway.
Expected behavior
Codex should either:
- provide the Computer Use/browser-control capability for the in-app browser, or
- clearly explain how to install or enable it.
Questions
- Is Computer Use currently supported in Codex Desktop for Windows?
- Is it a built-in capability, plugin, skill, or connector?
- How can I enable it for the current task?
- Are there account, rollout, version, or region requirements?
Environment
- Product: Codex Desktop
- OS: Windows
- Observed on: July 24, 2026
I can provide version information or diagnostic logs if needed.
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