# OpenAI GPT-5 Codex mini — deprecation status

> No — GPT-5 Codex mini is not deprecated as of July 30, 2026. OpenAI has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

The small coding model that replaced codex-mini-latest when that pointer was retired in February 2026. It kept the shell-tool integration the Codex line was built around, at a size that suits editor-loop completions rather than long-running agent work.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Model id | `gpt-5-codex-mini` |
| Status | Active |
| Last verified | July 30, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is OpenAI GPT-5 Codex mini still available?

Yes. OpenAI GPT-5 Codex mini is active and fully supported as of July 30, 2026.

## Sources

- [OpenAI API deprecations](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations) — accessed 2026-07-30

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