The official Codex desktop app from OpenAI is your command center for agentic software development.
From coding tool to productivity powerhouse, Codex Desktop adds computer control, automation memory, and plugin support. But can it replace traditional software?
Codex CLI is a coding agent from OpenAI that runs locally on your computer. If you want Codex in your code editor (VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf), install in your IDE.
OpenAI has updated Codex with background computer use, an in-app browser, memory, scheduled automations, and over 90 new plugins for the full development lifecycle.
OpenAI Updates Codex With Computer Use, In-App Browser, Memory, and 90 ...
New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background An in-app browser allows visual feedback while building websites and more.
New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the ...
We selected the name “Codex” as Leonardo da Vinci was the embodiment of the Renaissance ideal. His “Codex”, or notebooks, are a testament to his interest in a multitude of subjects and to visionary ideas which were centuries ahead of their time. Codex’s mission is to evoke a similar spirit of enlightenment by inspiring technology ...
With GPT-5.5, Codex evolves into a true cross-app coding agent—navigating browsers, interacting with web apps, generating docs in Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and testing workflows like a real user. It sees, clicks, debugs, and iterates autonomously, bringing developers closer to reliable, end-to-end automated builds.
OpenAI Codex is a coding agent that helps developers build and ship software using AI powered by ChatGPT.
OpenAI has once again retired its dedicated Codex coding model, folding its capabilities directly into the main model. GPT-5.5 promises stronger agentic coding and lower token usage, OpenAI says.