Published 2026-10-09 · Original GitHub release notes and downloads
Changes
- Stable masked windows on the avatar-only sidebar:
open --masknow recognizes the supported avatar-only account trigger and masks its avatar and linked account-menu identity. Repeated injection preserves the sidebar control and callback while the private window becomes ready, preventing the observed sidebar flicker and readiness failure. - Unblock Windows uninstall after an old Store package is removed: Retire a pending update intent only after proving that its exact package generation is absent. Running packages, uncertain queries, and failed debugger removal still preserve the existing safety checks.
Upgrade: Run inc update to update the CLI and shared Runtime. This update does not patch or re-sign Codex.
Verification and limits: Both open and open --mask, sidebar hover/close, linked-menu masking, settings return, and session cleanup were verified on macOS; the masked-window fix and stale-package uninstall were also verified on Windows. The avatar-only sidebar keeps its original layout, and the temporary name appears in its linked menu. Full Settings continues to show the official account details. Automatic recovery after a real Windows Store update remains experimental; a real post-update first cold launch is still unverified.