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OpenAI Codex in your code editor
OpenAI· 2025-10-17 14:01
Product Overview - OpenAI's Codex is enhanced for improved coding collaboration and reliability [1] - Codex is now integrated into various IDEs (VS Code, Cursor, Windsor, etc) via an extension [1] - The Codex extension allows developers to implement to-do comments and tasks directly from their backlog [5] - Codex explores the codebase and runs commands in a safe sandbox, requesting permission for actions it can't execute safely [6][7] Key Features and Functionality - Codex can analyze code, explain clauses, and implement features like hover states [3][4][8] - Tasks can be offloaded to Codex Cloud for remote processing, allowing developers to continue working locally [9][10] - Codex Cloud can generate multiple solutions for a single task, offering different design and feature options [12][13] - The extension is included in the ChatGPT subscription and available for download at openai.com/codex or extension marketplaces [21] Use Cases and Benefits - Codex can identify and fix complex bugs, even those related to obscure content security policies [16] - It aids in planning and refactoring complex codebases by providing multiple solution attempts [17] - Developers can review and apply changes suggested by Codex directly within their IDE [7] - Codex facilitates a collaborative workflow, allowing developers to start tasks locally and hand them off to teammates via the cloud [9]