Coding & vibe coding / OpenAI Codex CLI
OpenAI Codex CLI
Lightweight open-source terminal agent from OpenAI that reads, edits and runs code locally.
- Best for
- Terminal users on OpenAI models
- Type
- CLI agent
- Price
- Free / open source
- Setup
- Medium
How to set it up
- Read the quick-start on the official site.
- Install it or create a cloud workspace.
- Add your AI model API key and connect your apps.
- Start from one of our templates, test, then turn on schedules.
Source: https://github.com/openai/codex · Last checked 2026-10-14. Pricing changes often; confirm on the official site.
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