Codex
OpenAI's coding agent, which can read, write, and run code on a task you give it.
The fuller definition
Codex is OpenAI's coding-agent product family for software tasks such as exploring projects, editing code, and checking changes in supported environments. The name has also appeared in model names.
- Task
Requested software change
- Workspace
Code and authorized tools
- Result
Patch plus verification
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A coding agent prepares a patch and reports the checks it actually ran.
The distinction that matters
Distinguish the product from a specific model release or an older model bearing the same name.
Related terms
OpenAI
The company that makes ChatGPT and the GPT models.
Agents & automationAI agent
An AI system that takes steps to do a task. It may choose tools, search, or work with files. Its access should have clear limits.
APIs & softwareRepository
A folder of files whose history is tracked by Git.
Where it is taught
Choose an AI tool around the work productSource and further reading
OpenAI · CodexThe definition and example are written for this library. The link gives background, official documentation or legal authority as labelled. Legal scope depends on the jurisdiction and current text; product features depend on release and settings.