OpenAI Codex CLI
OpenAI's open-source coding agent for the terminal; also runs in the cloud.
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About OpenAI Codex CLI
OpenAI Codex CLI is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. OpenAI's open-source coding agent for the terminal; also runs in the cloud. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source; uses ChatGPT plan or API. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
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