Codex

What it is good for

• Writing and fixing code from plain-language instructions
• Reviewing code changes in a project folder
• Running coding tasks locally on your own computer

At a glance

Who it is for

• Developers
• Vibe coders

Setup

Guided command-line setup

Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.

Cost

Not stated

Type

Agent app

Tasks

• Write, fix, and review code

Works with

ChatGPT, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf

Momentum

Rank this week

Not ranked (last #90, week 42, 2026)

Best rank

#90 week 42, 2026

GitHub stars

132,822

GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

On Hacker News

• Codex Desktop continuously generates Crashpad pending dumps 176 points, 89 comments, Oct 17, 2026
• Codex CLI installs a persistent, self-updating background daemon by default 610 points, 294 comments, Oct 12, 2026

Ranking history

Official links

Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.

• Source code on GitHub

Questions

Do I need to know how to code to use Codex?

You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.

What does Codex work with?

According to its own documentation, it works with ChatGPT, VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.

What is Codex good for?

Writing and fixing code from plain-language instructions, reviewing code changes in a project folder, and running coding tasks locally on your own computer.

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