app.md Codex Docs, 2026-02-23 18:27 UTC → 2026-04-20 18:26 UTC

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5ChatGPT 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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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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7![Codex app window with a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane](/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-light.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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9## Getting started11## Getting started

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11The Codex app is available on macOS (Apple Silicon).13The Codex app is available on macOS and Windows.

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

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15 The Codex app is currently only available for macOS.17 Download the Codex app for Windows or macOS. Choose the Intel build if you’re using an Intel-based Mac.

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19 [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 Need a different operating system?

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17 [Download for macOS](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex.dmg)23 [Download for Windows](https://get.microsoft.com/installer/download/9PLM9XGG6VKS?cid=website_cta_psi)

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19 [Get notified for Windows and Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)25 [Get notified for Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)

202. Open Codex and sign in262. Open Codex and sign in

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22 Once you downloaded and installed the Codex app, open it and sign in with your ChatGPT account or an OpenAI API key.28 Once you downloaded and installed the Codex app, open it and sign in with your ChatGPT account or an OpenAI API key.

38- Build a classic Snake game in this repo.44- Build a classic Snake game in this repo.

39- Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes.45- Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes.

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41 If you need more inspiration, check out the [explore section](https://developers.openai.com/codex/explore).47 If you need more inspiration, explore [Codex use cases](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases).

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

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47[### Multitask across projects54[### Multitask across projects

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49Run multiple tasks in parallel and switch quickly between them.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#multitask-across-projects)[### Built-in Git tools56Run 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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58Keep parallel code changes isolated with built-in Git worktree support.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/worktrees)[### Computer use

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60Let 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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62Inspect diffs, address PR feedback, stage files, commit, and push.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/review)[### Terminal and actions

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51Review 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 tasks64Run 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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53Isolate changes of multiple Codex threads using built-in Git worktree support.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/worktrees)[### Skills support66Open unauthenticated local or public pages and comment on rendered output.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/browser)[### Image generation

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55Give your Codex agent additional capabilities and reuse skills across App, CLI, and IDE Extension.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#skills-support)[### Automations68Generate 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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57Pair 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 terminal70Schedule recurring tasks, or wake up the same thread for ongoing checks.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/automations)[### Skills

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59Open 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 environments72Reuse 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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61Define worktree setup scripts and common project actions for easy access.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/local-environments)[### Sync with the IDE extension74Follow plans, sources, task summaries, and generated file previews.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#richer-outputs-and-artifacts)[### Plugins

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63Share Auto Context and active threads across app and IDE sessions.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#sync-with-the-ide-extension)[### MCP support76Connect apps, skills, and MCP servers to extend what Codex can do.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/plugins)[### IDE Extension sync

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65Connect your Codex agent to additional services using MCP.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#mcp-support)78Share 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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