windows.md Codex Docs, 2026-03-03 00:35 UTC → 2026-03-07 00:33 UTC

1# Windows1# Windows

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3The easiest way to use Codex on Windows is to [set up the IDE extension](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide) or [install the CLI](https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli) and run it from PowerShell.3The easiest way to use Codex on Windows is to use the [Codex app](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/windows). You can also [set up the IDE extension](https://developers.openai.com/codex/ide) or [install the CLI](https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli) and run it from PowerShell.

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5[![](/images/codex/codex-banner-icon.webp)

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7Use the Codex app on Windows

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9Work across projects, run parallel agent threads, and review results in one place with the native Windows app.](https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/windows)

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5When you run Codex natively on Windows, agent mode uses a [Windows sandbox](#windows-sandbox) to block filesystem writes outside the working folder and prevent network access without your explicit approval. [Learn more below](#windows-sandbox).11When you run Codex natively on Windows, agent mode uses a [Windows sandbox](#windows-sandbox) to block filesystem writes outside the working folder and prevent network access without your explicit approval. [Learn more below](#windows-sandbox).

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