Weekly Report: 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-27

## Codex Updates
- **Project Management**: Codex now supports managing projects spanning multiple folders, allowing inclusion of code, documentation, and reference files within a single project structure. [More Info](https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2080390328880951299)
- **Task Coordination**: Users can now start new tasks and check existing threads between Codex and ChatGPT within a single interface. [More Info](https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2080378875394289839)
- **Voice Control**: ChatGPT Voice is now integrated into the desktop app, enabling voice-controlled interactions. [More Info](https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2080378182469857576)
- **Code Review**: Custom repository rules can now be utilized in the Codex Code Review via AGENTS.md for more tailored criteria. [More Info](https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2079627776722981348)
- **Performance Enhancements**: Codex received updates to improve speed and navigation, enhancing interaction across long chats and the sidebar. [More Info](https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2079595537658151209)

## Claude Code Updates
- **Opus 5 Release**: Claude Code and the Claude Platform have launched Opus 5 with improved capabilities. [More Info](https://x.com/claudedevs/status/2080703243722854516)
- **Security Plugin**: The Claude Security plugin is now in beta for vulnerability scanning across codebases. [More Info](https://x.com/claudeai/status/2079990597973057691)
- **Managed Agents Features**: New features added to Claude Managed Agents include configurable effort levels and webhook integration. [More Info](https://x.com/claudedevs/status/2080009523952263295)
- **Desktop Enhancements**: Claude Code on desktop now supports the iOS simulator. [More Info](https://x.com/claudedevs/status/2079674432038248611)
- **CLI Updates**: Several versions released with CLI improvements, including accessibility features in version 2.1.218. [More Info](https://x.com/ClaudeCodeLog/status/2080045045156098131)

## GitHub Copilot Updates
- **Gemini 3.6 Flash**: This new model is rolling out in GitHub Copilot, enhancing capabilities in web and app development. [More Info](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-21-gemini-3-6-flash-is-now-available-in-github-copilot)
- **Copilot Cloud Agent for Linear**: Generally available, automating issue assignments and analyses. [More Info](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-23-copilot-cloud-agent-for-linear-is-now-generally-available)
- **Mobile Updates**: GitHub Mobile now utilizes the Copilot cloud agent to address failing Actions checks directly from devices. [More Info](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-23-github-mobile-fix-failing-actions-checks-with-copilot-cloud-agent)
- **Agent Automation Controls**: Public preview of automation controls in GitHub Issues for labeling, assigning, and closing actions. [More Info](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-23-agent-automation-controls-in-github-issues-in-public-preview)

## Automation & Efficiency
- **Sentry Integration**: Kent C. Dodds created an automation integrating Sentry with Cursor AI for error reporting and investigative workflows. [More Info](https://x.com/kentcdodds/status/2080789988145570093)
- **Cursor Router**: An intelligent model router launched by Cursor AI to improve task suitability. [More Info](https://x.com/cursor_ai/status/2079993729532989500)

## New Features and Methodologies
- **Webhooks in KodyKoala**: Added features for global skills in KodyKoala for enhanced automation capabilities. [More Info](https://x.com/kentcdodds/status/2079639893299638452)
- **Site Analytics**: Public testing launched for monitoring performance metrics on sites published with Codex. [More Info](https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2080383045472075856)

## Research and Collaboration
- **Reward-Seeking Behavior**: OpenAI shared research on AI models’ reward-seeking behaviors, introducing Contrastive SDF method. [More Info](https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2079647251677536324)
- **National Science Partnership**: OpenAI collaborates with the U.S. Department of Energy to enhance scientific discovery using frontier AI technologies. [More Info](https://openai.com/index/advancing-the-next-era-of-national-science)

This week saw a significant number of feature releases and tool enhancements across Codex, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot that developers can leverage to improve their workflows and efficiency.