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What Does OpenAI Codex Do?
You’ve probably heard all the buzz around GitHub Copilot — yeah, that handy assistant built on OpenAI’s original Codex model. But here’s something fresh from the AI toolbox: say hello to the OpenAI Codex Command Line Interface (CLI). It’s experimental, sure — but also kind of brilliant.
Let’s dig into what this thing can actually do, especially if you’re someone who lives and breathes the terminal. We’ll also talk about what AI code generation really means for our jobs — no fluff, just straight talk.
Meet the OpenAI Codex CLI: Your Terminal Just Got a Smart Buddy
Imagine chatting with an AI right inside your terminal. You ask it questions about your codebase, get suggestions, maybe even have it tweak your files or run shell commands for you. That’s exactly what the OpenAI Codex CLI is going for—AI assistance where you’re already working.
So… What Exactly Is the Codex CLI?
At its heart, the Codex CLI is like having a dev assistant hanging out in your terminal. It gets what you’re working on by reading your project files and lets you interact through a chat-style interface. Ask it questions, get snippets, or automate little tasks—it’s all about making your…
