diff --git a/codex-rs/core/config.schema.json b/codex-rs/core/config.schema.json
index 3c1075c246..5f2724aae8 100644
--- a/codex-rs/core/config.schema.json
+++ b/codex-rs/core/config.schema.json
@@ -776,6 +776,14 @@
       ],
       "type": "string"
     },
+    "MacOsContactsPermission": {
+      "enum": [
+        "none",
+        "read_only",
+        "read_write"
+      ],
+      "type": "string"
+    },
     "MacOsPermissionsToml": {
       "additionalProperties": false,
       "properties": {
@@ -788,8 +796,17 @@
         "calendar": {
           "type": "boolean"
         },
+        "contacts": {
+          "$ref": "#/definitions/MacOsContactsPermission"
+        },
+        "launch_services": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
         "preferences": {
           "$ref": "#/definitions/MacOsPreferencesPermission"
+        },
+        "reminders": {
+          "type": "boolean"
         }
       },
       "type": "object"
diff --git a/codex-rs/core/src/codex.rs b/codex-rs/core/src/codex.rs
index 0bca49d06b..30c9544831 100644
--- a/codex-rs/core/src/codex.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/core/src/codex.rs
@@ -3187,7 +3187,7 @@ impl Session {
             if let Err(err) = persist_granted_permission_profile(
                 self.codex_home().await.as_path(),
                 &config,
-                &permissions,
+                &permissions.clone().into(),
             )
             .await
             {
diff --git a/codex-rs/core/src/codex_delegate.rs b/codex-rs/core/src/codex_delegate.rs
index 7deaad9460..7c38a0d09e 100644
--- a/codex-rs/core/src/codex_delegate.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/core/src/codex_delegate.rs
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ use crate::guardian::GuardianApprovalRequest;
 use crate::guardian::review_approval_request_with_cancel;
 use crate::guardian::routes_approval_to_guardian;
 use crate::mcp_tool_call::MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT;
+use crate::mcp_tool_call::MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT_AND_REMEMBER;
 use crate::mcp_tool_call::MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT_FOR_SESSION;
 use crate::mcp_tool_call::MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_DECLINE_SYNTHETIC;
 use crate::mcp_tool_call::build_guardian_mcp_tool_review_request;
@@ -687,6 +688,16 @@ async fn maybe_auto_review_mcp_request_user_input(
     )
     .await;
     let selected_label = match decision {
+        ReviewDecision::ApprovedForAlways => question
+            .options
+            .as_ref()
+            .and_then(|options| {
+                options
+                    .iter()
+                    .find(|option| option.label == MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT_AND_REMEMBER)
+            })
+            .map(|option| option.label.clone())
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT.to_string()),
         ReviewDecision::ApprovedForSession => question
             .options
             .as_ref()
diff --git a/codex-rs/core/src/codex_tests.rs b/codex-rs/core/src/codex_tests.rs
index 9911eee23b..2286ac0889 100644
--- a/codex-rs/core/src/codex_tests.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/core/src/codex_tests.rs
@@ -19,12 +19,7 @@ use codex_protocol::ThreadId;
 use codex_protocol::models::FileSystemPermissions;
 use codex_protocol::models::FunctionCallOutputBody;
 use codex_protocol::models::FunctionCallOutputPayload;
-use codex_protocol::models::MacOsAutomationPermission;
-use codex_protocol::models::MacOsContactsPermission;
-use codex_protocol::models::MacOsPreferencesPermission;
-use codex_protocol::models::MacOsSeatbeltProfileExtensions;
 use codex_protocol::models::NetworkPermissions;
-use codex_protocol::models::PermissionProfile;
 use codex_protocol::permissions::FileSystemAccessMode;
 use codex_protocol::permissions::FileSystemPath;
 use codex_protocol::permissions::FileSystemSandboxEntry;
@@ -2629,7 +2624,7 @@ async fn notify_request_permissions_response_persists_always_allow_permissions()
         .insert_pending_request_permissions("call-1".to_string(), tx);
     *session.active_turn.lock().await = Some(active_turn);
 
-    let permissions = PermissionProfile {
+    let permissions = RequestPermissionProfile {
         network: Some(NetworkPermissions {
             enabled: Some(true),
         }),
@@ -2640,17 +2635,6 @@ async fn notify_request_permissions_response_persists_always_allow_permissions()
                     .expect("absolute path"),
             ]),
         }),
-        macos: Some(MacOsSeatbeltProfileExtensions {
-            macos_preferences: MacOsPreferencesPermission::ReadWrite,
-            macos_automation: MacOsAutomationPermission::BundleIds(vec![
-                "com.apple.Calendar".to_string(),
-            ]),
-            macos_launch_services: false,
-            macos_accessibility: true,
-            macos_calendar: false,
-            macos_reminders: false,
-            macos_contacts: MacOsContactsPermission::None,
-        }),
     };
 
     session
@@ -2666,7 +2650,7 @@ async fn notify_request_permissions_response_persists_always_allow_permissions()
     assert_eq!(session.granted_turn_permissions().await, None);
     assert_eq!(
         session.granted_session_permissions().await,
-        Some(permissions)
+        Some(permissions.clone().into())
     );
     assert_eq!(
         rx.await.expect("response should be delivered").scope,
diff --git a/codex-rs/core/src/config/config_tests.rs b/codex-rs/core/src/config/config_tests.rs
index fa2ba47fef..c1f67e597a 100644
--- a/codex-rs/core/src/config/config_tests.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/core/src/config/config_tests.rs
@@ -6122,11 +6122,11 @@ calendar = true
             automations: Some(MacOsAutomationPermission::BundleIds(vec![
                 "com.apple.Calendar".to_string(),
             ])),
-            launch_services: Some(false),
+            launch_services: None,
             accessibility: Some(true),
             calendar: Some(true),
-            reminders: Some(false),
-            contacts: Some(MacOsContactsPermission::None),
+            reminders: None,
+            contacts: None,
         })
     );
 }
diff --git a/codex-rs/core/src/config/permissions.rs b/codex-rs/core/src/config/permissions.rs
index 226e185549..906971524b 100644
--- a/codex-rs/core/src/config/permissions.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/core/src/config/permissions.rs
@@ -633,8 +633,11 @@ fn network_toml_has_values(network: &NetworkToml) -> bool {
 fn macos_permissions_toml_has_values(permissions: &MacOsPermissionsToml) -> bool {
     permissions.preferences.is_some()
         || permissions.automations.is_some()
+        || permissions.launch_services.is_some()
         || permissions.accessibility.is_some()
         || permissions.calendar.is_some()
+        || permissions.reminders.is_some()
+        || permissions.contacts.is_some()
 }
 
 fn compile_network_sandbox_policy(network: Option<&NetworkToml>) -> NetworkSandboxPolicy {
diff --git a/codex-rs/core/src/mcp_tool_call.rs b/codex-rs/core/src/mcp_tool_call.rs
index 90d8ed4662..61841be5b7 100644
--- a/codex-rs/core/src/mcp_tool_call.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/core/src/mcp_tool_call.rs
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@ pub(crate) const MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT_FOR_SESSION: &str = "Allow for this se
 // real "Decline" answer, so this lets guardian denials round-trip distinctly from user cancel.
 // This is not a user-facing option.
 pub(crate) const MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_DECLINE_SYNTHETIC: &str = "__codex_mcp_decline__";
-const MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT_AND_REMEMBER: &str = "Allow and don't ask me again";
+pub(crate) const MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_ACCEPT_AND_REMEMBER: &str = "Allow and don't ask me again";
 const MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_CANCEL: &str = "Cancel";
 const MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_KIND_KEY: &str = "codex_approval_kind";
 const MCP_TOOL_APPROVAL_KIND_MCP_TOOL_CALL: &str = "mcp_tool_call";
diff --git a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/app/app_server_requests.rs b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/app/app_server_requests.rs
index 1975f36063..513bda92c2 100644
--- a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/app/app_server_requests.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/app/app_server_requests.rs
@@ -350,7 +350,9 @@ struct McpLegacyRequestKey {
 fn file_change_decision(decision: &ReviewDecision) -> Result<FileChangeApprovalDecision, String> {
     match decision {
         ReviewDecision::Approved => Ok(FileChangeApprovalDecision::Accept),
-        ReviewDecision::ApprovedForSession => Ok(FileChangeApprovalDecision::AcceptForSession),
+        ReviewDecision::ApprovedForSession | ReviewDecision::ApprovedForAlways => {
+            Ok(FileChangeApprovalDecision::AcceptForSession)
+        }
         ReviewDecision::Denied => Ok(FileChangeApprovalDecision::Decline),
         ReviewDecision::Abort => Ok(FileChangeApprovalDecision::Cancel),
         ReviewDecision::ApprovedExecpolicyAmendment { .. } => {
diff --git a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/approval_overlay.rs b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/approval_overlay.rs
index ac9fd3d4e8..004375ee3e 100644
--- a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/approval_overlay.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/approval_overlay.rs
@@ -279,19 +279,23 @@ impl ApprovalOverlay {
             return;
         };
         let granted_permissions = match decision {
-            ReviewDecision::Approved | ReviewDecision::ApprovedForSession => permissions.clone(),
+            ReviewDecision::Approved
+            | ReviewDecision::ApprovedForSession
+            | ReviewDecision::ApprovedForAlways => permissions.clone(),
             ReviewDecision::Denied | ReviewDecision::Abort => Default::default(),
             ReviewDecision::ApprovedExecpolicyAmendment { .. }
             | ReviewDecision::NetworkPolicyAmendment { .. } => Default::default(),
         };
-        let scope = if matches!(decision, ReviewDecision::ApprovedForSession) {
-            PermissionGrantScope::Session
-        } else {
-            PermissionGrantScope::Turn
+        let scope = match decision {
+            ReviewDecision::ApprovedForSession => PermissionGrantScope::Session,
+            ReviewDecision::ApprovedForAlways => PermissionGrantScope::AlwaysAllow,
+            _ => PermissionGrantScope::Turn,
         };
         if request.thread_label().is_none() {
             let message = if granted_permissions.is_empty() {
                 "You did not grant additional permissions"
+            } else if matches!(scope, PermissionGrantScope::AlwaysAllow) {
+                "You granted additional permissions and saved them for future sessions"
             } else if matches!(scope, PermissionGrantScope::Session) {
                 "You granted additional permissions for this session"
             } else {
@@ -695,6 +699,14 @@ fn exec_options(
                 display_shortcut: None,
                 additional_shortcuts: vec![key_hint::plain(KeyCode::Char('a'))],
             }),
+            ReviewDecision::ApprovedForAlways => {
+                additional_permissions.as_ref().map(|_| ApprovalOption {
+                    label: "Yes, and always allow these permissions".to_string(),
+                    decision: ApprovalDecision::Review(ReviewDecision::ApprovedForAlways),
+                    display_shortcut: None,
+                    additional_shortcuts: vec![key_hint::plain(KeyCode::Char('p'))],
+                })
+            }
             ReviewDecision::NetworkPolicyAmendment {
                 network_policy_amendment,
             } => {
@@ -855,6 +867,12 @@ fn permissions_options() -> Vec<ApprovalOption> {
             display_shortcut: None,
             additional_shortcuts: vec![key_hint::plain(KeyCode::Char('a'))],
         },
+        ApprovalOption {
+            label: "Yes, always allow these permissions".to_string(),
+            decision: ApprovalDecision::Review(ReviewDecision::ApprovedForAlways),
+            display_shortcut: None,
+            additional_shortcuts: vec![key_hint::plain(KeyCode::Char('p'))],
+        },
         ApprovalOption {
             label: "No, continue without permissions".to_string(),
             decision: ApprovalDecision::Review(ReviewDecision::Denied),
@@ -1268,6 +1286,7 @@ mod tests {
             vec![
                 "Yes, grant these permissions".to_string(),
                 "Yes, grant these permissions for this session".to_string(),
+                "Yes, always allow these permissions".to_string(),
                 "No, continue without permissions".to_string(),
             ]
         );
@@ -1300,6 +1319,33 @@ mod tests {
         );
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn permissions_always_shortcut_submits_always_allow_scope() {
+        let (tx, mut rx) = unbounded_channel::<AppEvent>();
+        let tx = AppEventSender::new(tx);
+        let mut view =
+            ApprovalOverlay::new(make_permissions_request(), tx, Features::with_defaults());
+
+        view.handle_key_event(KeyEvent::new(KeyCode::Char('p'), KeyModifiers::NONE));
+
+        let mut saw_op = false;
+        while let Ok(ev) = rx.try_recv() {
+            if let AppEvent::SubmitThreadOp {
+                op: Op::RequestPermissionsResponse { response, .. },
+                ..
+            } = ev
+            {
+                assert_eq!(response.scope, PermissionGrantScope::AlwaysAllow);
+                saw_op = true;
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+        assert!(
+            saw_op,
+            "expected permission approval decision to emit an always-allow response"
+        );
+    }
+
     #[test]
     fn additional_permissions_prompt_shows_permission_rule_line() {
         let (tx, _rx) = unbounded_channel::<AppEvent>();
diff --git a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/snapshots/codex_tui_app_server__bottom_pane__approval_overlay__tests__approval_overlay_permissions_prompt.snap b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/snapshots/codex_tui_app_server__bottom_pane__approval_overlay__tests__approval_overlay_permissions_prompt.snap
index a161611c4a..ac6e5533a6 100644
--- a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/snapshots/codex_tui_app_server__bottom_pane__approval_overlay__tests__approval_overlay_permissions_prompt.snap
+++ b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/bottom_pane/snapshots/codex_tui_app_server__bottom_pane__approval_overlay__tests__approval_overlay_permissions_prompt.snap
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ expression: "normalize_snapshot_paths(render_overlay_lines(&view, 120))"
 
 › 1. Yes, grant these permissions (y)
   2. Yes, grant these permissions for this session (a)
-  3. No, continue without permissions (n)
+  3. Yes, always allow these permissions (p)
+  4. No, continue without permissions (n)
 
   Press enter to confirm or esc to cancel
diff --git a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/history_cell.rs b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/history_cell.rs
index bba63c77ab..a7d12826f3 100644
--- a/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/history_cell.rs
+++ b/codex-rs/tui_app_server/src/history_cell.rs
@@ -840,6 +840,19 @@ pub fn new_approval_decision_cell(
                 ],
             )
         }
+        ApprovedForAlways => {
+            let snippet = Span::from(exec_snippet(&command)).dim();
+            (
+                "✔ ".green(),
+                vec![
+                    "You ".into(),
+                    "approved".bold(),
+                    " codex to run ".into(),
+                    snippet,
+                    " every time and saved it".bold(),
+                ],
+            )
+        }
         NetworkPolicyAmendment {
             network_policy_amendment,
         } => match network_policy_amendment.action {