app.md Codex Docs, 2026-02-19 20:37 UTC → 2026-04-08 00:40 UTC

1# Codex app1# Codex app

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3Your Codex command center

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5The Codex app is a focused desktop experience for working on Codex threads in parallel, with built-in worktree support, automations, and Git functionality.3The Codex app is a focused desktop experience for working on Codex threads in parallel, with built-in worktree support, automations, and Git functionality.

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7ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, and Enterprise plans include Codex. Learn more about [what's included](https://developers.openai.com/codex/pricing).5ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, and Enterprise plans include Codex. Learn more about [what's included](https://developers.openai.com/codex/pricing).

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9![Codex app window with a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane](/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-light.webp) ![Codex app window with a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane](/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-dark.webp)7![Codex app for Windows showing a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane](/images/codex/windows/codex-windows-light.webp)

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11![Codex app window with a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane](/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-light.webp) ![Codex app window with a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane](/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-dark.webp)9![Codex app window with a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane](/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-light.webp)

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13## Getting started11## Getting started

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171. Download and install the Codex app151. Download and install the Codex app

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19 The Codex app is currently only available for macOS.17 Download the Codex app for Windows or macOS.

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21 [Download for macOS](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex.dmg)19 [Download for macOS](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex.dmg)

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23 [Get notified for Windows and Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)21 [Get notified for Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)

242. Open Codex and sign in222. Open Codex and sign in

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26 Once you downloaded and installed the Codex app, open it and sign in with your ChatGPT account or an OpenAI API key.24 Once you downloaded and installed the Codex app, open it and sign in with your ChatGPT account or an OpenAI API key.

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39 You can ask Codex anything about the project or your computer in general. Here are some examples:37 You can ask Codex anything about the project or your computer in general. Here are some examples:

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41 ![](https://developers.openai.com/codex/colorcons/brain.png)Tell me about this projectCopied![](https://developers.openai.com/codex/colorcons/gamepad.png)Build a classic Snake game in this repo.Copied![](https://developers.openai.com/codex/colorcons/search.png)Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes.Copied39- Tell me about this project

40- Build a classic Snake game in this repo.

41- Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes.

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43 If you need more inspiration, check out the [explore section](https://developers.openai.com/codex/explore).43 If you need more inspiration, check out the [explore section](https://developers.openai.com/codex/explore).

44 If you're new to Codex, read the [best practices guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/learn/best-practices).

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71Need help? Visit the [troubleshooting guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/troubleshooting).72Need help? Visit the [troubleshooting guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/troubleshooting).

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73[Next

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75Features](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features)