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OpenAI Codex

OpenAI's 2025 coding agent (the new Codex, distinct from the deprecated 2021 model). Cloud task-runner pattern: hand it a multi-step task, it works in a sandbox and returns a PR.

By Fredoline Eruo·Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Overview

OpenAI's 2025 coding agent (the new Codex, distinct from the deprecated 2021 model). Cloud task-runner pattern: hand it a multi-step task, it works in a sandbox and returns a PR.

Pros

  • Cloud task-runner pattern
  • OpenAI ecosystem
  • Strong on multi-step planning

Cons

  • Closed source
  • Cloud-only
  • Pricing competes with Claude Code

Compatibility

Operating systems
macOS
Linux
Windows
GPU backends
n/a (uses cloud)
LicenseClosed source · subscription / API

Runtime health

Operator-grade signals on how actively OpenAI Codex is being maintained, how fresh its measurements are, and what failure classes operators have flagged. Every label below is anchored to a real date or count — we never infer maintainer activity we can't show.

Release cadence

Derived from the most recent editorial signal on this row.

Active
Updated Jun 12, 2026

8 days since last refresh · source: lastUpdated

Benchmark freshness

How recent the editorial measurements on this runtime are.

0editorial benchmarks

No editorial benchmarks for this runtime yet.

Community reproduction

Submissions that match an editorial measurement on similar hardware.

0reproduced reports

No community reproductions on file yet.

Ecosystem stability

Editorial rating from RunLocalAI — qualitative, not measured.

4.4/5✓Editorial

Get OpenAI Codex

Official site
https://openai.com/codex

Frequently asked

Is OpenAI Codex free?

OpenAI Codex is a paid product (subscription / API). Check the vendor's site for current terms.

What operating systems does OpenAI Codex support?

OpenAI Codex supports macOS, Linux, Windows.

Does OpenAI Codex need a GPU?

No — OpenAI Codex runs on CPU; it does not require or use a GPU.
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