Codex CLI is a lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal, allowing developers to interactively and automatically generate and manipulate code with the integration of AI capabilities.
Features
Zero Setup
Codex CLI requires minimal setup. By simply bringing your OpenAI API key, the tool is ready to use, providing an easy integration into existing workflows without additional configurations.
Full Auto-Approval
This feature allows Codex to run code, manipulate files, and iterate automatically while being safe and secure. It operates under network-disabled and directory-sandboxed environments to ensure safety.
Multimodal Inputs
Codex can process various inputs such as screenshots or diagrams, enabling it to implement features using a diverse range of information beyond text.
Chat-driven Development
Integrates ChatGPT-level reasoning into the terminal environment, allowing developers to leverage conversational interfaces to boost productivity and streamline coding processes.
Version Control Integration
Codex operates under a version-controlled environment, which ensures that all changes can be tracked, reviewed, and if necessary, rolled back, providing a robust safety net for development.
Platform Sandboxing
On macOS, Codex uses Apple Seatbelt for sandboxing, while on Linux, it can utilize Docker to ensure secure and isolated execution of commands, protecting the host environment from changes.