OpenAI upgrades Codex to automate your workflows - and compete better with Claude Code

📰 ZDNet

OpenAI's Codex upgrade introduces plugins to automate workflows and compete with Claude Code

intermediate Published 27 Mar 2026

Action Steps

Explore Codex's new plugin features
Automate repetitive coding tasks with Codex
Compare Codex with Claude Code for workflow optimization
Integrate Codex with existing development tools and workflows

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and software engineers on a team can benefit from Codex's automation capabilities, while product managers can utilize it to streamline workflows and improve efficiency

Key Insight

💡 Codex's plugin upgrade positions it as a strong competitor to Claude Code in the automated coding and workflow optimization space