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16- [Download for Visual Studio Code Insiders](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=openai.chatgpt)16- [Download for Visual Studio Code Insiders](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=openai.chatgpt)

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 support19Codex IDE integrations for VS Code-compatible editors and JetBrains IDEs are

20is experimental. For the best Windows experience, use Codex in a WSL220 available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. On Windows, run Codex natively with

21workspace and follow our [Windows setup guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/windows).21 the Windows sandbox, or use WSL2 when you need a Linux-native environment. For

22setup details, see the [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.24After you install it, you'll find Codex in your editor sidebar.

24In VS Code, Codex opens in the right sidebar by default.25In 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 effort82Use 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 mode84Choose `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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86Generate 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 cloud88Switch 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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