OpenAI API Models codex-mini-latest End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
OpenAI API Models codex-mini-latest reached end of life on 12 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenAI API Models release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 May 2025 | 1y 4mo ago |
| Active support ended | 17 Nov 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Deprecated support ended | 12 Feb 2026 | 7mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from codex-mini-latest
Recommended target: OpenAI API Models gpt-6-astra.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenAI API Models gpt-6-astra (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenAI API Models codex-mini-latest still safe to use?
OpenAI API Models codex-mini-latest reached end of life on 12 Feb 2026, 217 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenAI API Models codex-mini-latest?
Yes — the final release (codex-mini-latest) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenAI API Models codex-mini-latest to?
Upgrade to OpenAI API Models gpt-6-astra, the newest actively supported branch.