Codex settings
Source: OpenAI Blog
Getting Started
Make Codex work the way you want, with fewer interruptions. You can access settings from the menu in the bottom‑left corner of Codex.
Key Settings
General > Prevent sleep while running
Keeps your computer awake while Codex is running. This is useful for longer tasks; if your computer goes to sleep, Codex may stop working.
General > Detail level
Controls how much information Codex shows while it is working.
- Coding mode shows the specific commands Codex is executing.
- Default mode provides a cleaner conversation view.
Personalization
Works like personalization in ChatGPT. You can choose a friendly or direct tone and add custom instructions to Codex, just as you would in ChatGPT.
Appearance > Avatar
Designate a friendly avatar to help you run Codex tasks in the background. Drag the avatar anywhere on your screen, and select it to bring it back to Codex.
You don’t need to master every setting before using Codex. Start with these, keep your permissions conservative, and adjust as you learn what kind of work you want Codex to do.