Install Codex CLI

Codex CLI is OpenAI’s AI coding command-line tool for AI-assisted coding directly in your terminal.

Set up faster with Ofox Desktop. On an Apple silicon Mac, Desktop can detect this tool, back up its current configuration, and apply an Ofox API key and compatible model. Open Ofox Desktop .

Prerequisites

OfoxAI API Key (sign up to get one)
Node.js (v18+ recommended)

Install


npm install -g @openai/codex

Install Codex CLI

Verify Installation


codex --version
# A version number output indicates successful installation

Verify installation

If you see command not found, make sure Node.js is installed (node --version), then re-run the install command.

Next Steps

Configure Model Provider — Connect OfoxAI via CC Switch