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OpenAI Codex CLI

Rating:

4.1 / 5.0

Tags

openai, codex, cli, terminal, command line, ai assistant, developer tool, shell, bash, scripting, devops

Categories:
Software Development
Creator OpenAI
Date 2025-04-01
Platforms Windows (WSL), macOS, Linux
Status Live
Website openai.com
Price Model Subscription
Sections:
Code Generation

Pricing Details

Requires a ChatGPT Plus subscription or access via the OpenAI API. Pricing may be based on token usage.

Features

Shell command generation, Command explanation, In-terminal script writing, Context-aware of environment, Lightweight and fast

Integrations

Bash, Zsh, Fish, Git, Docker CLI, Kubectl

Preview

For many developers and system administrators, the terminal remains the primary workspace. OpenAI Codex CLI is designed to bring the power of generative AI directly into this environment. Instead of switching to a browser to find the right `grep` or `ffmpeg` command, a user can simply type `codex-cli find all .log files larger than 100MB and archive them`. The tool will instantly generate and explain the corresponding command. Codex CLI goes beyond simple command generation. It can assist in writing full-fledged scripts in Bash or Python, suggesting code for file operations, API calls, or process management. A key feature is its contextual awareness. It analyzes your current directory and git repository status to provide more accurate advice for working on a project. This tool aims to boost the productivity of power users for whom the speed and efficiency of command-line interaction are a top priority.