OpenAI Launches Codex App for macOS
Narrative
New macOS app as a command center for managing multiple parallel coding agents. Builds on GPT-5.2-Codex foundation (from Dec 2025) to transform developer workflows with agent orchestration, CLI/IDE integration, and expanded accessibility.
Reality
Released February 2, 2026. Immediate download for macOS users signed in with ChatGPT. Doubled overall Codex usage since GPT-5.2-Codex launch. Plans for Windows version and further inference speedups announced. Precursor to intensified agentic competition.
Implication
Shifts Codex from tool to full agent ecosystem. Boosts adoption among developers. Highlights rapid iteration in agentic AI interfaces. Sets context for Feb 5 model races with Anthropic and OpenAI's own GPT-5.3-Codex follow-up.