OpenAI picks up pace against Claude Code with new Codex desktop app
Summary
OpenAI released a macOS desktop app for Codex to complement its CLI and IDE interfaces, enabling easier management of multiple coding agents and workflows. The app adds features such as project-based agent grouping, worktrees, and Automations with Skills, while OpenAI increases Codex usage limits to narrow the gap with Claude Code. This move signals continued maturation of AI-powered coding tools and a push toward desktop-based developer workflows.