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OpenAI Codex
OpenAI's coding agent across ChatGPT, cloud, IDE extension and terminal, with PR review.
Visit openai.com ↗Last reviewed Oct 15, 2026 · Added Oct 15, 2026
8.5/ 10
Early score
Early score, based on docs and demos. Not hands-on tested yet. How we rate
Pros
- Cloud tasks keep running when you close your laptop
- Automatic pull request reviews
Cons
- Requires a ChatGPT plan
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