Source
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github project
Agent readyOpenAI Codex
Review before use
Open-source coding agent that runs in the terminal. GitHub metadata was checked on 2026-06-27; the listed license is no-fee and permissive for review, evaluation, and responsible reuse.
Source review
License
Confirm Apache-2.0 terms fit your project and retain notices when required.
Install behavior
Read commands before running them and start with a low-risk local workspace.
Verification
Check outputs, safety notes, and policy fit before exposing the resource to agent workflows.
Why use it
Use it when a project needs terminal-based agentic coding workflows and the team wants inspectable provenance before adoption.
When to use
- You need terminal-based agentic coding workflows.
- The upstream README and license fit the target project.
- You can test the integration on non-production data first.
When not to use
- A smaller dependency is enough.
- The project overlaps with an existing framework in the same codebase.
Agent manifest preview
Use the manifest as structured review context before applying local policy.
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"slug": "openai-codex",
"title": "OpenAI Codex",
"kind": "github_project",
"summary": "Open-source coding agent that runs in the terminal.",
"sourceUrl": "https://github.com/openai/codex",
"agentAccess": "approved",
"license": {
"spdx": "Apache-2.0",
"allowsClosedSourceUse": true,
"requiresNotice": true,
"noLicenseFee": true
},
"install": {
"steps": [
"Read the quickstart and license.",
"Build a minimal local example.",
"Add production data, accounts, or tools only after review."
]
},
"outputs": [
"library API",
"agent workflow",
"example application"
],
"usage": {
"whyUse": "Use it when a project needs terminal-based agentic coding workflows and the team wants inspectable provenance before adoption.",
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"You need terminal-based agentic coding workflows.",
"The upstream README and license fit the target project.",
"You can test the integration on non-production data first."
],
"whenNotToUse": [
"A smaller dependency is enough.",
"The project overlaps with an existing framework in the same codebase."
],
"safetyNotes": [
"Keep required license notices when redistributing copied source or bundled code.",
"Start with read-only examples.",
"Add tests around tool calls, retrieval, and irreversible actions."
]
},
"repository": {
"owner": "openai",
"name": "codex",
"stars": 93960,
"defaultBranch": "main"
},
"lifecycle": {
"githubUpdatedAt": "2026-06-27T05:16:38Z",
"githubPushedAt": "2026-06-27T04:49:14Z",
"lastVerifiedAt": "2026-06-27T00:00:00.000Z"
}
}