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17- [Download for JetBrains IDEs](#jetbrains-ide-integration)17- [Download for JetBrains IDEs](#jetbrains-ide-integration)

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19The Codex VS Code extension is available on macOS and Linux. Windows support19The Codex VS Code extension is available on macOS and Linux. Windows support

20is experimental. For the best Windows experience, use Codex in a WSL workspace20is experimental. For the best Windows experience, use Codex in a WSL2

21and follow our [Windows setup guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/windows).21workspace and follow our [Windows setup guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/windows).

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23After you install it, you'll find Codex in your editor sidebar.23After you install it, you'll find Codex in your editor sidebar.

24In VS Code, Codex opens in the right sidebar by default.24In VS Code, Codex opens in the right sidebar by default.

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81Use the default model or switch to other models to leverage their respective strengths.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#switch-between-models)[### Adjust reasoning effort81Use the default model or switch to other models to leverage their respective strengths.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#switch-between-models)[### Adjust reasoning effort

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83Choose `low`, `medium`, or `high` to trade off speed and depth based on the task.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#adjust-reasoning-effort)[### Choose an approval mode83Choose `low`, `medium`, or `high` to trade off speed and depth based on the task.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#adjust-reasoning-effort)[### Image generation

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85Generate or edit images without leaving your editor, and use reference assets when you need iteration.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#image-generation)[### Choose an approval mode

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85Switch between `Chat`, `Agent`, and `Agent (Full Access)` depending on how much autonomy you want Codex to have.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#choose-an-approval-mode)[### Delegate to the cloud87Switch between `Chat`, `Agent`, and `Agent (Full Access)` depending on how much autonomy you want Codex to have.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#choose-an-approval-mode)[### Delegate to the cloud

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