app.md Codex Docs, 2026-04-16 00:46 UTC → 2026-05-02 00:48 UTC

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11## Getting started11## Getting started

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13The 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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151. Download and install the Codex app181. Download and install the Codex app

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17 Download the Codex app for Windows or 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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19 [Download for macOS](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex.dmg)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 Need a different operating system?24 Need a different operating system?

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54[### Multitask across projects57[### Multitask across projects

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56Run 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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61Keep parallel code changes isolated with built-in Git worktree support.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/worktrees)[### Computer use

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63Let 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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65Inspect diffs, address PR feedback, stage files, commit, and push.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/review)[### Terminal and actions

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58Review 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 tasks67Run 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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60Isolate changes of multiple Codex threads using built-in Git worktree support.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/worktrees)[### Skills support69Open rendered pages, leave comments, or let Codex operate local browser flows.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/browser)[### Image generation

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62Give your Codex agent additional capabilities and reuse skills across App, CLI, and IDE Extension.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#skills-support)[### Automations71Generate 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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64Pair 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 terminal73Schedule recurring tasks, or wake up the same thread for ongoing checks.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/automations)[### Skills

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66Open 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 environments75Reuse 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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68Define worktree setup scripts and common project actions for easy access.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/local-environments)[### Sync with the IDE extension77Follow plans, sources, task summaries, and generated file previews.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#richer-outputs-and-artifacts)[### Plugins

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70Share Auto Context and active threads across app and IDE sessions.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#sync-with-the-ide-extension)[### MCP support79Connect apps, skills, and MCP servers to extend what Codex can do.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/plugins)[### IDE Extension sync

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72Connect your Codex agent to additional services using MCP.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#mcp-support)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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