CodexUI npm release & Termux bootstrap, README migration/screenshots, attachments+markdown fallback, CLI fix, Snake demo

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Codex Daily Tech Digest — March 4, 2026

A concise rundown of the last 24 hours of Codex work (2026-03-03 to 2026-03-04).

Highlights

Shipped @friuns/codexui to npm after resolving 2FA/OTP workflow issues and name policy constraints.
Hardened Termux onboarding with auto-install/login checks and ADB-driven end‑to‑end validation.
Refreshed documentation with feature audits, repo migration notice, and new desktop/mobile screenshots.
Improved UX for attachments and markdown rendering, plus a Vite dev middleware fix.
Fixed CLI startup logging and added version visibility.
Built a small Snake game demo with visual polish and documentation.

Renamed and published the package as @friuns/codexui, navigating npm auth, OTP, and name conflicts.
Added Termux preflight checks: ensure nodejs-lts/npm, auto-install Codex CLI, and run login only when needed.
Implemented a fallback path to a Termux-friendly CLI when the official binary install fails on Android ARM64.
Validated behavior on-device via ADB, documenting real blockers (missing npx, optional binary skips, /sdcard execution permissions).

Overhauled the README with a feature-first narrative and a scoped list derived from recent commits.
Captured fresh desktop and mobile screenshots for Skills Hub and Chat, and moved visuals earlier in the README.
Added a clear migration notice to move users from friuns2/codex-web-ui to friuns2/codexui.

Updated Vite dev middleware to accept non‑GET methods.
Added markdown image fallback to show the raw ![alt](url) when an image fails to load.
Implemented clipboard paste handling and expanded attachments to support non‑image files end‑to‑end.
Wired the “Add photos & files” picker to accept any file type, matching the new attachment flow.

Fixed a startup log timing bug where the server started before the log handler attached.
Added version output in the CLI banner and verified updated builds.
Checked and updated the installed Codex CLI version.

Built a playable Snake game, iterated visuals, and shipped a basic README with controls and features.

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