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February 3, 2026
OpenAI picks up pace against Claude Code with new Codex desktop app
The macOS app does everything the CLI, IDE, and web interfaces do.
TL;DR
- OpenAI launched a macOS desktop app for Codex, its AI coding tool.
- The app allows for easier management of multiple coding agents and parallel tasks.
- Agents can be grouped by project, enabling users to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- The app supports Automations configured on a schedule and 'Skills' which are like instruction-filled extensions.
- OpenAI is doubling rate limits on Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu plans for Codex.
- Codex will be available to ChatGPT Free and Go subscribers for a limited time.
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