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## Why The initial public `openai-codex` beta should read and install like a normal published Python package before a release tag is created. This follows merged PR #24828, which establishes the independent SDK beta release plumbing and exact runtime dependency. ## What changed - Rewrote `sdk/python/README.md` as a compact PyPI-facing beta package page: published installation, one quickstart, short login examples, built-in help, and links to deeper guides. - Updated the getting-started guide, API reference, FAQ, and examples index to present the published beta consistently without repeating onboarding in the package landing page or reference page. - Made `pip install openai-codex` the primary install path while beta releases are the only published SDK releases, with `--pre` documented for opting into prereleases after a stable release exists. - Added curated `help()` / `pydoc` docstrings across the public API and generated public convenience methods through `scripts/update_sdk_artifacts.py`. - Declared the repository `Apache-2.0` license expression and Documentation URL in package metadata, without introducing a duplicated SDK-local license file. - Kept the source distribution focused on installable package material (`src/openai_codex`, `README.md`, and `pyproject.toml`); the repository docs and runnable examples remain linked from the PyPI README. - Built release artifacts in an Alpine container on the Ubuntu runner, matching Python SDK CI and allowing type generation to install the published `musllinux` runtime wheel. - Added `twine check --strict` to the release workflow so malformed PyPI metadata or rendered README content fails before publishing. - Added focused SDK assertions for beta metadata, the exact runtime pin, source distribution contents, and the built-in Python documentation surface. ## Validation - Ran `uv run --frozen --extra dev ruff check scripts/update_sdk_artifacts.py src/openai_codex tests/test_public_api_signatures.py tests/test_artifact_workflow_and_binaries.py` before the final README-only reductions and review-fix follow-ups. - Built `openai_codex-0.1.0b1-py3-none-any.whl` and `openai_codex-0.1.0b1.tar.gz` before the final README-only reductions and review-fix follow-ups. - Ran `python -m twine check --strict` on both built artifacts before the final README-only reductions and review-fix follow-ups. - Verified artifact metadata reports `Apache-2.0` without a duplicated SDK-local license file. - Verified `inspect.getdoc(...)` resolves documentation for the package, `Codex`, `CodexConfig`, and key generated thread methods. - Rebased the documentation/readiness change onto merged PR #24828 without changing the intended SDK or workflow file contents. - Final verification is delegated to online CI for this PR.
Codex CLI is a coding agent from OpenAI that runs locally on your computer.
If you want Codex in your code editor (VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf), install in your IDE.
If you want the desktop app experience, run
codex app or visit the Codex App page.
If you are looking for the cloud-based agent from OpenAI, Codex Web, go to chatgpt.com/codex.
Quickstart
Installing and running Codex CLI
Run the following on Mac or Linux to install Codex CLI:
curl -fsSL https://chatgpt.com/codex/install.sh | sh
Run the following on Windows to install Codex CLI:
powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://chatgpt.com/codex/install.ps1 | iex"
Codex CLI can also be installed via the following package managers:
# Install using npm
npm install -g @openai/codex
# Install using Homebrew
brew install --cask codex
Then simply run codex to get started.
You can also go to the latest GitHub Release and download the appropriate binary for your platform.
Each GitHub Release contains many executables, but in practice, you likely want one of these:
- macOS
- Apple Silicon/arm64:
codex-aarch64-apple-darwin.tar.gz - x86_64 (older Mac hardware):
codex-x86_64-apple-darwin.tar.gz
- Apple Silicon/arm64:
- Linux
- x86_64:
codex-x86_64-unknown-linux-musl.tar.gz - arm64:
codex-aarch64-unknown-linux-musl.tar.gz
- x86_64:
Each archive contains a single entry with the platform baked into the name (e.g., codex-x86_64-unknown-linux-musl), so you likely want to rename it to codex after extracting it.
Using Codex with your ChatGPT plan
Run codex and select Sign in with ChatGPT. We recommend signing into your ChatGPT account to use Codex as part of your Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, or Enterprise plan. Learn more about what's included in your ChatGPT plan.
You can also use Codex with an API key, but this requires additional setup.
Docs
This repository is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License.