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Codex CLI

github.com/openai/codex AI Coding Tools Open-source projectOpen source

The Codex CLI repository provides a lightweight coding agent that runs in a terminal.

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About Codex CLI

Codex CLI is an open-source coding agent from OpenAI that runs locally on a computer through a terminal. It can be installed with install scripts, npm, Homebrew, or downloadable binaries for macOS and Linux.

It can be used by signing in with a ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, or Enterprise plan, or with an API key that requires additional setup. Separate options are described for supported code editors, a desktop app, and a cloud-based web version.

Key features

  • Runs locally on computer through terminal
  • Installs via script on Mac, Linux, and Windows
  • Installs via npm and Homebrew package managers
  • Offers downloadable binaries for macOS and Linux
  • Signs in with ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, Enterprise
  • Supports API key use with additional setup
Best for: People who want to use a coding agent directly in a terminal.
Good for
  • Open source under Apache-2.0 License
  • Multiple install options including npm, Homebrew, and binaries
  • Works with several ChatGPT plan types
Watch out for
  • API key use requires additional setup

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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Codex CLI FAQ

How do I install Codex CLI on Mac or Linux?
Run curl -fsSL https://chatgpt.com/codex/install.sh | sh.
How do I use Codex CLI with a ChatGPT plan?
Run codex and select Sign in with ChatGPT to use it with a Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, or Enterprise plan.
How is Codex CLI different from other Codex options?
The CLI runs in a terminal, while other options cover VS Code, Cursor and Windsurf editors, a desktop app started with codex app, and a web version at chatgpt.com/codex.
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