How do I install Codex on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask codex`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `codex` from Terminal.

Codex offers both free and paid tiers. Check their official website for current pricing details.

How do I uninstall Codex?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask codex`. Homebrew will remove Codex and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Codex?

There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Codex to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask codex` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Codex work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Codex can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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What is Codex?

AI coding assistant and IDE

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask codex

How to Install Codex on Mac

Follow these steps to install Codex using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask codex
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask codex
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm codex is installed, then try `codex --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Codex
Run `codex` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Premium features available

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Professional-grade features

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Codex?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Codex on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask codex

Verify Installation