Vibe Check: We Tested OpenAI's New Codex App

February 5, 2026

TL;DR

OpenAI has launched a Mac desktop application called the Codex App for its programming tool.
The app replaces the traditional terminal user interface with a graphical one.
Key features include managing agents, a skills library, cloud-to-local syncing, and scheduled prompts.
The app also offers a sidebar for viewing code diffs and uncommitted changes.
Some users find the app makes agentic coding more accessible and efficient, while others prefer existing tools for certain tasks.

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