OpenAI AI Updates: August 30, 2026

1. Codex CLI 0.151.0 Adds Configurable MCP Tool Discovery and Result Interception

OpenAI. OpenAI shipped Codex CLI 0.151.0, introducing a configurable grace period for discovering tools from optional MCP servers and letting extensions inspect or replace MCP tool results before they reach the model. The release also improves plugin catalog handling for per-repository configuration while reporting invalid marketplaces, and tightens sandbox enforcement. It continues rapid iteration on the Codex command-line workflow following the 0.150.x line. Source

2. ChatGPT for Enterprise, Business, and EDU Can Sync Plugin Marketplaces From GitHub

OpenAI. OpenAI added the ability for ChatGPT workspace and team admins to centrally distribute plugin marketplaces from public or private GitHub repositories, with automatic daily sync to keep plugins current. The feature spans Enterprise, EDU, and Business tiers and lets admins bring GitHub-hosted plugin marketplaces into workspace directories. It gives organizations a centralized way to manage and update the plugins available to their users. Source

3. ChatGPT Lets Users Connect Multiple Google Accounts in One Conversation

OpenAI. OpenAI updated ChatGPT so users can link multiple Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts accounts within a single conversation across supported subscription tiers and platforms. The change lets people draw on more than one Google account at once rather than switching between them. It expands ChatGPT’s connector functionality for users who manage separate personal and work accounts. Source