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OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.1-Codex-Max for Long-Running Coding Work

OpenAI described GPT-5.1-Codex-Max as a coding model built for sustained agentic software tasks.

Cedar S. Insights Editorial Desk

19 November 20254 min read

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OpenAI introduced GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, positioning it around long-horizon coding work and more persistent autonomous execution.

The company said the model can work independently for hours and, in internal evaluations, on tasks lasting more than 24 hours.

The practical question is how teams supervise such agents: longer autonomy can help with large tasks, but it also increases the importance of tests, checkpoints and review.

Why It Matters

Coding agents are moving from short edits toward long-running engineering workflows.

What to Watch

Watch enterprise guardrails, cost controls, code-review integration and evidence from real repositories.

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OpenAICodexCoding AgentsSoftware Engineering