Codex app now available on Windows
4 hours ago
- #Codex App
- #WSL
- #Windows Development
- Codex app provides a unified interface for managing projects, running parallel agent threads, and reviewing results on Windows.
- Supports native Windows operation via PowerShell and Windows sandbox, or can be configured for WSL.
- Download and update the Codex app through the Microsoft Store; enterprise deployment is supported.
- Customizable settings include preferred editor (e.g., VS Code) and integrated terminal options (PowerShell, Command Prompt, Git Bash, WSL).
- Projects can be added from WSL filesystem, but storing projects on Windows filesystem is recommended for reliability.
- Agent can be switched between Windows native and WSL in settings, requiring an app restart.
- Essential developer tools include Git, Node.js, Python, .NET SDK, and GitHub CLI, installable via winget.
- Troubleshooting tips include running Codex as administrator and adjusting PowerShell execution policies.
- Local environment scripts can be cross-platform or Windows-specific, running in the agent's environment.