@reach_vb: thread automations are slept on they let Codex wake up inside the same thread on a schedule so instead of restarting co…
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The article highlights the utility of thread automations in Codex, allowing the AI to resume tasks within the same context on a schedule rather than restarting, which improves continuity for checking or reviewing workflows.
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thread automations are slept on
they let Codex wake up inside the same thread on a schedule
so instead of restarting context every time, it can keep checking, reviewing, polling, or continuing exactly where it left off
tiny feature. very useful. https://t.co/IFrcaCnHFD
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