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OpenAI Codex IDE extension lands in VS Code (and forks)

calendar_today First seen: 2025-12-30
update Last updated: 2025-12-30

Overview

OpenAI’s Codex IDE extension brings an agent that can read, edit, and run code directly inside VS Code and forks like Cursor and Windsurf. It supports macOS and Linux, with experimental Windows support recommended via WSL. You can also delegate tasks to run in the cloud from the IDE.

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UPDATE Update: Codex IDE extension

OpenAI updated the Codex IDE extension docs with a direct Visual Studio Code Marketplace link and separate downloads for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code Insiders. It also clarifies Windows support via WSL with a dedicated setup guide and adds tips for placing Codex in the right sidebar and handling Cursor’s horizontal activity bar. Core capabilities remain the same; this update focuses on installation and UX guidance.

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