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In the ChatGPT desktop app, open the ChatGPT dropdown and select Codex. When starting a Codex task, choose where it runs:
Both Local and Worktree tasks run on your computer.
For the full glossary and concepts, explore the concepts section.
1# Codex environments
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3In the ChatGPT desktop app, open the ChatGPT dropdown and select **Codex**.
4When starting a Codex task, choose where it runs:
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6- **Local**: work directly in your current project directory.
7- **Worktree**: isolate changes in a Git worktree. [Learn more](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/environments/git-worktrees).
8- **Cloud**: run remotely in a configured cloud environment.
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10Both **Local** and **Worktree** tasks run on your computer.
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12For the full glossary and concepts, explore the [concepts section](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/prompting).
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14<CodexScreenshot
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