ide.md Codex Docs, 2026-04-23 18:31 UTC → 2026-05-14 07:00 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## Extension setup14## Extension setup

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9The Codex IDE extension works with VS Code forks like Cursor and Windsurf.16The Codex IDE extension works with VS Code forks like Cursor and Windsurf.

19Codex IDE integrations for VS Code-compatible editors and JetBrains IDEs are26Codex IDE integrations for VS Code-compatible editors and JetBrains IDEs are

20 available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. On Windows, run Codex natively with27 available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. On Windows, run Codex natively with

21 the Windows sandbox, or use WSL2 when you need a Linux-native environment. For28 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).29 setup details, see the <a href="/codex/windows">Windows setup guide</a>.

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24After you install it, you'll find Codex in your editor sidebar.31After you install it, you'll find Codex in your editor sidebar.

25In VS Code, Codex opens in the right sidebar by default.32In VS Code, Codex opens in the right sidebar by default.

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28If you're using Cursor, the activity bar displays horizontally by default. Collapsed items can hide Codex, so you can pin it and reorganize the order of the extensions.35If you're using Cursor, the activity bar displays horizontally by default. Collapsed items can hide Codex, so you can pin it and reorganize the order of the extensions.

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30![Codex extension](https://cdn.openai.com/devhub/docs/codex-extension.webp)37<div class="not-prose max-w-56 mr-auto">

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32## JetBrains IDE integration44## JetBrains IDE integration

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34If you want to use Codex in JetBrains IDEs like Rider, IntelliJ, PyCharm, or WebStorm, install the JetBrains IDE integration. It supports signing in with ChatGPT, an API key, or a JetBrains AI subscription.46If you want to use Codex in JetBrains IDEs like Rider, IntelliJ, PyCharm, or WebStorm, install the JetBrains IDE integration. It supports signing in with ChatGPT, an API key, or a JetBrains AI subscription.

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36[Install Codex for JetBrains IDEs](https://blog.jetbrains.com/ai/2026/01/codex-in-jetbrains-ides/)48<CtaPillLink

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38### Move Codex to the right sidebar54### Move Codex to the right sidebar <a id="right-sidebar"></a>

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40In VS Code, Codex appears in the right sidebar automatically.56In VS Code, Codex appears in the right sidebar automatically.

41If you prefer it in the primary (left) sidebar, drag the Codex icon back to the left activity bar.57If you prefer it in the primary (left) sidebar, drag the Codex icon back to the left activity bar.

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76## Work with the Codex IDE extension92## Work with the Codex IDE extension

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78[### Prompt with editor context94<BentoContainer>

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97### Prompt with editor context

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99Use open files, selections, and `@file` references to get more relevant results with shorter prompts.

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102 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/features#switch-between-models">

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104### Switch models

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106Use the default model or switch to other models to leverage their respective strengths.

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109 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/features#adjust-reasoning-effort">

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111### Adjust reasoning effort

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113Choose `low`, `medium`, or `high` to trade off speed and depth based on the task.

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117 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/features#image-generation">

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119### Image generation

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121Generate or edit images without leaving your editor, and use reference assets when you need iteration.

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125 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/features#choose-an-approval-mode">

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127### Choose an approval mode

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129Switch between `Chat`, `Agent`, and `Agent (Full Access)` depending on how much autonomy you want Codex to have.

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133 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/features#cloud-delegation">

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135### Delegate to the cloud

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137Offload longer jobs to a cloud environment, then monitor progress and review results without leaving your IDE.

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141 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/features#cloud-task-follow-up">

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143### Follow up on cloud work

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145Preview cloud changes, ask for follow-ups, and apply the resulting diffs locally to test and finish.

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149 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/commands">

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80Use open files, selections, and `@file` references to get more relevant results with shorter prompts.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#prompting-codex)[### Switch models151### IDE extension commands

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82Use 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 effort153Browse the full list of commands you can run from the command palette and bind to keyboard shortcuts.

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84Choose `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 generation155 </BentoContent>

156 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/slash-commands">

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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 mode158### Slash commands

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88Switch 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 cloud160Use slash commands to control how Codex behaves and quickly change common settings from chat.

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90Offload longer jobs to a cloud environment, then monitor progress and review results without leaving your IDE.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#cloud-delegation)[### Follow up on cloud work162 </BentoContent>

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92Preview cloud changes, ask for follow-ups, and apply the resulting diffs locally to test and finish.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/features#cloud-task-follow-up)[### IDE extension commands164 <BentoContent href="/codex/ide/settings">

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94Browse the full list of commands you can run from the command palette and bind to keyboard shortcuts.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/commands)[### Slash commands166### Extension settings

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96Use slash commands to control how Codex behaves and quickly change common settings from chat.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/slash-commands)[### Extension settings168Tune Codex to your workflow with editor settings for models, approvals, and other defaults.

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98Tune Codex to your workflow with editor settings for models, approvals, and other defaults.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide/settings)170 </BentoContent>

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