Openai Codex Desktop

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title: OpenAI Codex Desktop App
source_url: https://openai.com/index/introducing-the-codex-app/
category: competition
tags: openai, codex, multi-agent, skills, automations, desktop
relevant_agents: orca, planner, brainstorm, gal, all
fetched_date: 2026-02-13
last_updated: 2026-02-13
content_type: competitor-analysis
difficulty: intermediate
description: OpenAI Codex desktop app for macOS with multi-agent capabilities, Skills, and Automations
keywords: OpenAI, Codex, multi-agent, skills, automations, GPT-5.3-Codex
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# OpenAI Codex Desktop App

## Launch Date: February 2, 2026

## Executive Summary

OpenAI launched the Codex desktop app for macOS - a **direct competitor** to Claude Code with multi-agent capabilities, **Skills** system, and **Automations**.

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## Multi-Agent Architecture

### Overview

> "A powerful new interface designed to effortlessly manage multiple agents at once, run work in parallel, and collaborate with agents over long-running tasks."

### Session Structure

| Level | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| Project | Container for all work |
| Thread | Hosts one or more agent instances |
| Agent | Individual Codex instance (up to 30 min each) |

### Example Thread Setup