Codex App Now Available on Windows

Codex app lands on Windows with native PowerShell support, sandbox security, and full feature parity. Download now from Microsoft Store.

Codex App Now Available on Windows

TL;DR

  • Codex app is now available on Windows via Microsoft Store
  • Runs natively with PowerShell and Windows sandbox — no WSL or VM required
  • Full feature parity: Skills, Automations, Worktrees all included

New

  • Windows native support — Download from Microsoft Store, sign in with ChatGPT account or API key, and run Codex directly on Windows without WSL or virtual machines.
  • Native Windows sandbox — Bounded permissions model using PowerShell and Windows sandbox, so you keep your security posture intact.
  • WSL fallback option — If you prefer WSL, you can switch the Codex agent and integrated terminal to run there instead.
  • Full feature set — Skills discovery, Automations for background work, and Worktrees for parallel tasks all work on Windows.

Download from the Microsoft Store. See the official docs for setup, WSL configuration, and customization options.

Source: Codex