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OpenAI Codex
It works in your filesWorks on its ownLast checked 2026-10-17
What stays yours: Setting the task limits and approving code before it merges.
Mostly works on its own. See which level of help each tool gives.
Some details not yet confirmed: platforms/MCP: fetch https://developers.openai.com/codex
Can it work safely for you?
- Can it open and edit your files?
- Not yet confirmed
- What it can connect to
- Not yet confirmed
- Can it keep working while you're away?
- Not yet confirmed
- Controls for your organisation
- Not yet confirmed
Plans, price and where it runs
- Made by
- OpenAI
- Which plans include it, and cost
- Limited on Free/Go; Plus yes; Pro expanded
- Where you can use it
- Not yet confirmed
- How it works with you
- It works in your files
- How much it does on its own
- Works on its own
Prices are in US dollars as shown on the vendor's US pricing page, unless stated.
Where this comes from
- https://chatgpt.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-17)
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