OpenAI has officially unveiled a standalone Codex application for macOS, a powerful dedicated tool designed to revolutionize the software development workflow. Powered by the latest GPT-5.2-Codex model, this app transitions from being a simple code assistant to a comprehensive AI agent hub.
The Power of "Context-Aware" Agent Multitasking
According to OpenAI, the decision to launch Codex as a separate application stems from the need to provide a unified workspace for AI Agents. Unlike a standard chat interface, the Codex app can: