# Codex 4.0 App Updates: App Shots, Goal Mode, Computer Use, and Plugin Sharing

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/news/videos/2026-05-28-codex-40-upgrades/
> Last updated: 2026-05-28
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# Codex 4.0 App Updates: App Shots, Goal Mode, Computer Use, and Plugin Sharing

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AICodeKing walks through the Codex 4.0 app update and explains why the individual features add up to a bigger direction shift: Codex is no longer just a terminal coding agent — it's becoming a full workspace agent that can look at your apps, use browsers, run long tasks, share plugins, and coordinate work across your actual computer.

Source video

"Codex 4.0 (CRAZY NEW UPGRADES): THIS IS INSANITY!" by **AICodeKing** — [Watch on YouTube →](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JA7A4CwwdFw)

## Key Takeaways

- **App Shots** (macOS): Press both Cmd keys to capture the frontmost app window — screenshot + available text — so Codex gets visual context without you manually dragging screenshots or explaining the UI state.
- App Shots extend the pattern of recent Codex updates (in-app browser, computer use, Chrome extension support, artifact previews) — everything on your screen can become agent context.
- **Goal Mode** is now more officially supported, enabling longer-running autonomous task loops without constant check-ins.
- **Remote Computer Use** lets Codex operate a machine remotely — useful for server-side tasks or environments without a local Codex install.
- **Plugin Sharing** allows teams to share configured plugins across users, making it easier to standardize Codex setups across an org.
- Better browser annotations and browser use improvements make Codex more reliable for web-based context gathering and task automation.

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