Introduction
Codex CLI is OpenAI’s local coding agent, supporting login via ChatGPT account or API key, with rich configuration and MCP server compatibility.
Key Features
- Runs locally for security and efficiency
- Integrates with ChatGPT accounts and API keys
- MCP protocol compatible, supports multi-agent collaboration
- Rich configuration for personalized setup
Use Cases
- Local intelligent coding assistant
- Team collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Advanced development with MCP server integration
- Supports various OpenAI account plans
Technical Highlights
- Flexible configuration via
~/.codex/config.toml - Supports cloud and local integration
- Open-source architecture, easy to extend
- Active community and continuous updates