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Codex

Codex is OpenAI's coding agent, released as the Codex CLI on April 16, 2025 as an open-source (Apache-2.0) agent that runs locally in the terminal. It has since grown into a platform spanning an IDE extension, cloud agents, an SDK, an MCP server, and a GitHub Action — with sandboxing and permission controls so agents can read, write, and execute safely. Runs on OpenAI's GPT models.

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CODING · 25.0°N, 59.3°W
Company
OpenAI
Launched
Apr 2025
HQ
San Francisco
Pricing
Freemium
Platforms
Desktop · Web · API
GitHub stars
★ 121,333

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FAQ

What is Codex?

Codex is OpenAI's coding agent, released as the Codex CLI on April 16, 2025 as an open-source (Apache-2.0) agent that runs locally in the terminal. It has since grown into a platform spanning an IDE extension, cloud agents, an SDK, an MCP server, and a GitHub Action — with sandboxing and permission controls so agents can read, write, and execute safely. Runs on OpenAI's GPT models.

Who makes Codex?

Codex is built by OpenAI, headquartered in San Francisco, and launched in Apr 2025.

Is Codex free?

Codex uses a freemium pricing model and is available on Desktop, Web, API. Check openai.com for current plans.

What models does Codex run on?

On AgentMaps, Codex is charted as running on GPT.