app/computer-use.md Codex Docs, 2026-04-18 18:18 UTC → 2026-05-13 00:57 UTC

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50## Start a computer use task50## Start a computer use task

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52Mention `@Computer Use` or `@AppName` in your prompt, or ask Codex to use52Mention `@Computer` or `@AppName` in your prompt, or ask Codex to use

53computer use. Describe the exact app, window, or flow Codex should operate.53computer use. Describe the exact app, window, or flow Codex should operate.

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79without asking again. You can remove apps from the **Always allow** list in the79without asking again. You can remove apps from the **Always allow** list in the

80**Computer Use** section of Codex settings.80**Computer Use** section of Codex settings.

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82![Codex app asking for permission to use Calculator with computer use](/images/codex/app/computer-use-approval-light.webp)82<CodexScreenshot

83 alt="Codex app asking for permission to use Calculator with computer use"

84 lightSrc="/images/codex/app/computer-use-approval-light.webp"

85 darkSrc="/images/codex/app/computer-use-approval-dark.webp"

86 maxHeight="420px"

87 variant="no-wallpaper"

88/>

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84Codex may also ask for permission before taking sensitive or disruptive actions.90Codex may also ask for permission before taking sensitive or disruptive actions.

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