app.md Codex Docs, 2026-02-19 20:37 UTC → 2026-05-02 00:48 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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15The Codex app is available on macOS (Apple Silicon).13The Codex app is available on macOS and Windows.

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15Most Codex app features are available on both platforms. Platform-specific

16exceptions are noted in the relevant docs.

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171. Download and install the Codex app181. Download and install the Codex app

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19 The Codex app is currently only available for macOS.20 Download the Codex app for macOS or Windows. Choose the Intel build if you're using an Intel-based Mac.

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22 [Download for macOS (Apple Silicon)](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex.dmg)[Download for macOS (Intel)](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex-latest-x64.dmg)

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21 [Download for macOS](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex.dmg)24 Need a different operating system?

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23 [Get notified for Windows and Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)26 [Download for Windows](https://get.microsoft.com/installer/download/9PLM9XGG6VKS?cid=website_cta_psi)

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28 [Get notified for Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)

242. Open Codex and sign in292. 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.31 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:44 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.Copied46- Tell me about this project

47- Build a classic Snake game in this repo.

48- 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).50 If you need more inspiration, explore [Codex use cases](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases).

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

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49[### Multitask across projects57[### Multitask across projects

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51Run multiple tasks in parallel and switch quickly between them.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#multitask-across-projects)[### Built-in Git tools59Run project threads side by side and switch between them quickly.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#multitask-across-projects)[### Worktrees

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53Review diffs, comment inline, stage or revert chunks, and commit without leaving the app.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#built-in-git-tools)[### Worktrees for parallel tasks61Keep parallel code changes isolated with built-in Git worktree support.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/worktrees)[### Computer use

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55Isolate changes of multiple Codex threads using built-in Git worktree support.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/worktrees)[### Skills support63Let Codex use macOS apps for GUI tasks, browser flows, and native app testing.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/computer-use)[### Review and ship changes

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57Give your Codex agent additional capabilities and reuse skills across App, CLI, and IDE Extension.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#skills-support)[### Automations65Inspect diffs, address PR feedback, stage files, commit, and push.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/review)[### Terminal and actions

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59Pair skills with automations to automate recurring tasks in the background. Codex adds findings to the inbox, or automatically archives runs if there’s nothing to report.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/automations)[### Built-in terminal67Run commands in each thread and launch repeatable project actions.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#integrated-terminal)[### In-app browser

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61Open a terminal per thread to test your changes, run dev servers, scripts, and custom commands.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#integrated-terminal)[### Local environments69Open rendered pages, leave comments, or let Codex operate local browser flows.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/browser)[### Image generation

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63Define worktree setup scripts and common project actions for easy access.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/local-environments)[### Sync with the IDE extension71Generate or edit images in a thread while you work on the surrounding code and assets.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#image-generation)[### Automations

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65Share Auto Context and active threads across app and IDE sessions.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#sync-with-the-ide-extension)[### MCP support73Schedule recurring tasks, or wake up the same thread for ongoing checks.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/automations)[### Skills

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67Connect your Codex agent to additional services using MCP.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#mcp-support)75Reuse instructions and workflows across the app, CLI, and IDE Extension.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#skills-support)[### Sidebar and artifacts

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77Follow plans, sources, task summaries, and generated file previews.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#richer-outputs-and-artifacts)[### Plugins

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70Need help? Visit the [troubleshooting guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/troubleshooting).79Connect apps, skills, and MCP servers to extend what Codex can do.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/plugins)[### IDE Extension sync

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81Share Auto Context and active threads across app and IDE sessions.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#sync-with-the-ide-extension)

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72[Next83---

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74Features](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features)85Need help? Visit the [troubleshooting guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/troubleshooting).