OpenAI’s Codex now has its own Windows application to allow AI agents to work on various coding projects.
OpenAI has released a Windows app for Codex, one month after the Mac app was rolled out. Codex is an AI tool that allows developers to build software using natural language. The application uses ChatGPT-driven agents to write code and perform complex programming tasks, reports PCWorld.
AI agents programming in parallel
Codex works as a workspace where multiple AI agents can work on different projects simultaneously. Users can open an existing codebase or an empty folder and give commands such as analyzing files or building an entire application.
The agents can create a plan in advance for complex projects and compile a roadmap that developers can adjust before the project begins. Users can also configure how autonomously the agent works: from full manual approval to completely automatic execution.
Codex can be linked not only to local folders but also to GitHub repositories. The tool also supports work structures, allowing AI agents to execute changes in a sandbox environment before they go to production.
Competition from Claude and Google
With the Windows app, OpenAI aims to compete with tools such as Claude Code from Anthropic and Antigravity from Google.
Codex is free to use with a ChatGPT account, but users will encounter usage limits. AI coding agents often consume large amounts of tokens quickly, meaning even paid subscriptions like ChatGPT Plus or Pro can reach their limits fast.