quickstart.md Codex Docs, 2026-04-13 00:44 UTC → 2026-04-21 06:45 UTC

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7## Setup7## Setup

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9The Codex app is available on macOS (Apple Silicon).9The Codex app is available on macOS and Windows.

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111. Download and install the Codex app111. Download and install the Codex app

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13 Download the Codex app for Windows or macOS.13 Download the Codex app for Windows or macOS. Choose the Intel build if you’re using an Intel-based Mac.

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15 [Download for macOS](https://persistent.oaistatic.com/codex-app-prod/Codex.dmg)15 [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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17 Need a different operating system?

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

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17 [Get notified for Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)21 [Get notified for Linux](https://openai.com/form/codex-app/)

182. Open Codex and sign in222. Open Codex and sign in

35- Build a classic Snake game in this repo.39- Build a classic Snake game in this repo.

36- Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes.40- Find and fix bugs in my codebase with minimal, high-confidence changes.

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38 If you need more inspiration, check out the [explore section](https://developers.openai.com/codex/explore).42 If you need more inspiration, explore [Codex use cases](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases).

39 If you’re new to Codex, read the [best practices guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/learn/best-practices).43 If you’re new to Codex, read the [best practices guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/learn/best-practices).

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41 [Learn more about the Codex app](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app)45 [Learn more about the Codex app](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app)