OpenAI picks up pace against Claude Code with new Codex desktop app

TL;DR

OpenAI launched a macOS desktop app for its Codex coding tool.
The app aims to improve management of multiple coding agents and parallel tasks.
Features include grouping agents by project and support for worktrees to avoid conflicts.
Skills, defined as extensions in folders with instructions, are supported.
Automations can be configured on a user-set schedule with Skills support.
OpenAI is doubling rate limits on Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu plans for Codex.
Codex is being offered to ChatGPT Free and Go subscribers for a limited time.

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