# Codex CLI 0.161.0 sets GPT-6.1 Sol as default and adds terminal MCP login

Codex CLI 0.161.0 makes GPT-6.1 Sol the default model, adds terminal-based MCP login, and includes a microphone and speaker picker for voice interactions.

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Source: Codex Changelog · Published 10/7/2026, 09:31:09

Codex CLI 0.161.0 has been released, setting GPT-6.1 Sol as the default model and adding MCP login directly from the terminal.

The update also introduces a microphone and speaker picker for voice features. Full release details are listed in the [Codex CLI 0.161.0 changelog](https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.161.0).

Tags: Codex CLI, GPT-6.1 Sol, MCP

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