app.md Codex Docs, 2026-05-02 00:48 UTC → 2026-05-05 23:00 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)7<PlatformSpecificContent>

8 8 <CodexScreenshot

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

10 alt="Codex app for Windows showing a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane"

11 lightSrc="/images/codex/windows/codex-windows-light.webp"

12 darkSrc="/images/codex/windows/codex-windows-dark.webp"

13 variant="no-wallpaper"

14 maxHeight="300px"

15 />

16 <CodexScreenshot

17 alt="Codex app window with a project sidebar, active thread, and review pane"

18 lightSrc="/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-light.webp"

19 darkSrc="/images/codex/app/app-screenshot-dark.webp"

20 variant="no-wallpaper"

21 maxHeight="300px"

22 />

23</PlatformSpecificContent>

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11## Getting started25## Getting started

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15Most Codex app features are available on both platforms. Platform-specific29Most Codex app features are available on both platforms. Platform-specific

16exceptions are noted in the relevant docs.30exceptions are noted in the relevant docs.

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32<WorkflowSteps variant="headings">

181. Download and install the Codex app331. Download and install the Codex app

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20 Download the Codex app for macOS or Windows. Choose the Intel build if you're using an Intel-based Mac.35 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)37 <CodexAppDownloadCta client:load className="mb-4" />

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24 Need a different operating system?

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26 [Download for Windows](https://get.microsoft.com/installer/download/9PLM9XGG6VKS?cid=website_cta_psi)

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39 <div class="text-sm">

28 [Get notified for Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)40 [Get notified for Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)

41 </div>

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292. Open Codex and sign in432. Open Codex and sign in

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31 Once you downloaded and installed the Codex app, open it and sign in with your ChatGPT account or an OpenAI API key.45 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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44 You can ask Codex anything about the project or your computer in general. Here are some examples:59 You can ask Codex anything about the project or your computer in general. Here are some examples:

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46- Tell me about this project61 <ExampleGallery>

47- Build a classic Snake game in this repo.62 <ExampleTask

48- Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes.63 client:load

64 id="intro"

65 prompt="Tell me about this project"

66 iconName="brain"

67 />

68 <ExampleTask

69 client:load

70 id="snake-game"

71 shortDescription="Build a classic Snake game in this repo."

72 prompt={[

73 "Build a classic Snake game in this repo.",

74 "",

75 "Scope & constraints:",

76 "- Implement ONLY the classic Snake loop: grid movement, growing snake, food spawn, score, game-over, restart.",

77 "- Reuse existing project tooling/frameworks; do NOT add new dependencies unless truly required.",

78 "- Keep UI minimal and consistent with the repo’s existing styles (no new design systems, no extra animations).",

79 "",

80 "Implementation plan:",

81 "1) Inspect the repo to find the right place to add a small interactive game (existing pages/routes/components).",

82 "2) Implement game state (snake positions, direction, food, score, tick timer) with deterministic, testable logic.",

83 "3) Render: simple grid + snake + food; support keyboard controls (arrow keys/WASD) and on-screen controls if mobile is present in the repo.",

84 "4) Add basic tests for the core game logic (movement, collisions, growth, food placement) if the repo has a test runner.",

85 "",

86 "Deliverables:",

87 "- A small set of files/changes with clear names.",

88 "- Short run instructions (how to start dev server + where to navigate).",

89 "- A brief checklist of what to manually verify (controls, pause/restart, boundaries).",

90 ].join("\n")}

91 iconName="gamepad"

92 />

93 <ExampleTask

94 client:load

95 id="fix-bugs"

96 shortDescription="Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes."

97 prompt={[

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

99 "",

100 "Method (grounded + disciplined):",

101 "1) Reproduce: run tests/lint/build (or follow the existing repo scripts). If I provided an error, reproduce that exact failure.",

102 "2) Localize: identify the smallest set of files/lines involved (stack traces, failing tests, logs).",

103 "3) Fix: implement the minimal change that resolves the issue without refactors or unrelated cleanup.",

104 "4) Prove: add/update a focused test (or a tight repro) that fails before and passes after.",

105 "",

106 "Constraints:",

107 "- Do NOT invent errors or pretend to run commands you cannot run.",

108 "- No scope drift: no new features, no UI embellishments, no style overhauls.",

109 "- If information is missing, state what you can confirm from the repo and what remains unknown.",

110 "",

111 "Output:",

112 "- Summary (3–6 sentences max): what was broken, why, and the fix.",

113 "- Then ≤5 bullets: What changed, Where (paths), Evidence (tests/logs), Risks, Next steps.",

114 ].join("\n")}

115 iconName="search"

116 />

117 </ExampleGallery>

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50 If you need more inspiration, explore [Codex use cases](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases).119 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).120 If you're new to Codex, read the [best practices guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/learn/best-practices).

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122</WorkflowSteps>

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55## Work with the Codex app126## Work with the Codex app

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57[### Multitask across projects128<BentoContainer class="mt-6">

129 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/features#multitask-across-projects">

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131### Multitask across projects

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133Run project threads side by side and switch between them quickly.

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135 </BentoContent>

136 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/worktrees">

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138### Worktrees

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140Keep parallel code changes isolated with built-in Git worktree support.

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142 </BentoContent>

143 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/computer-use">

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145### Computer use

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147Let Codex use macOS apps for GUI tasks, browser flows, and native app testing.

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149 </BentoContent>

150 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/review">

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152### Review and ship changes

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154Inspect diffs, address PR feedback, stage files, commit, and push.

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156 </BentoContent>

157 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/features#integrated-terminal">

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159### Terminal and actions

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161Run commands in each thread and launch repeatable project actions.

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163 </BentoContent>

164 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/browser">

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166### In-app browser

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168Open rendered pages, leave comments, or let Codex operate local browser flows.

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170 </BentoContent>

171 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/features#image-generation">

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173### Image generation

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175Generate or edit images in a thread while you work on the surrounding code and assets.

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177 </BentoContent>

178 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/automations">

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180### Automations

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182Schedule recurring tasks, or wake up the same thread for ongoing checks.

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184 </BentoContent>

185 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/features#skills-support">

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59Run project threads side by side and switch between them quickly.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#multitask-across-projects)[### Worktrees187### Skills

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61Keep parallel code changes isolated with built-in Git worktree support.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/worktrees)[### Computer use189Reuse instructions and workflows across the app, CLI, and IDE Extension.

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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 changes191 </BentoContent>

192 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/features#richer-outputs-and-artifacts">

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65Inspect diffs, address PR feedback, stage files, commit, and push.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/review)[### Terminal and actions194### Sidebar and artifacts

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67Run commands in each thread and launch repeatable project actions.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#integrated-terminal)[### In-app browser196Follow plans, sources, task summaries, and generated file previews.

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69Open rendered pages, leave comments, or let Codex operate local browser flows.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/browser)[### Image generation198 </BentoContent>

199 <BentoContent href="/codex/plugins">

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71Generate or edit images in a thread while you work on the surrounding code and assets.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#image-generation)[### Automations201### Plugins

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73Schedule recurring tasks, or wake up the same thread for ongoing checks.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/automations)[### Skills203Connect apps, skills, and MCP servers to extend what Codex can do.

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75Reuse instructions and workflows across the app, CLI, and IDE Extension.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#skills-support)[### Sidebar and artifacts205 </BentoContent>

206 <BentoContent href="/codex/app/features#sync-with-the-ide-extension">

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77Follow plans, sources, task summaries, and generated file previews.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/features#richer-outputs-and-artifacts)[### Plugins208### IDE Extension sync

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79Connect apps, skills, and MCP servers to extend what Codex can do.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/plugins)[### IDE Extension sync210Share Auto Context and active threads across app and IDE sessions.

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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)212 </BentoContent>

213</BentoContainer>

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