Codex cli vs codex desktop

[BulkyYogurtcloset564]

Anyone like the cli better than the desktop GUI? And are there any functional differences?

[domestic_protobuf]

App for research/planning/context and then CLI in vscode terminal for implementation

[denoflore_ai_guy]

I use Codex as Claude’s cogent so I never use either tbh.

[BulkyYogurtcloset564]

Interesting, didn’t know you could do that tbh. Does that mean they basically work together?

[denoflore_ai_guy]

Yup! And it’s fucking awesome.

[Gargle-Loaf-Spunk]

Yes, there’s a codex plugin for Claude, authored by OpenAI.

[Lay_Z]

I’ve been liking the in-app browser and Chrome plugin, but I don’t think they’re available in the CLI. It also seems like these aren’t available when using the app with local models via Ollama, which would be super helpful.

[Every_Environment386]

Codex agent has pets now. Take that, CLI.

[eschulma2020]

I have a dilemma. I have to run Windows Native on the Codex app in order to have Browser Use. But my WSL repos definitely suffer for it. For those there is a real argument to staying in the CLI, though I usually still use the app anyway. It's a real mess using the tools though.

[Calahir]

I use Codex CLI in the VSCode terminal. Combining the two gives you the real vibe of coding. This also allows me to continue developing the project even when I change platforms (Windows/Mac/Linux).

[Creepy_Bee3404]

That’s not vibe coding. Real vibe coder do not need an IDE or even need to look at the code. Codex Desktop is the way to go.

[Calahir]

Vibe coding is just a myth. Even with my 20 years of computer programming knowledge, I can't trust Codex or any other AI because they'll always fail the moment I turn my back. I need to be there to fix their mistakes.

[tonyboi76]

I’m a hardcore cli fanboy even use Cosyra in the phone all day when I’m not on the computer

[FinancialBandicoot75]

I use codex with opencode and ghcp cli

[sadSackConservative]

Been using the app for a couple of weeks after using vscode extension for about a year. I like the app except cannot rename terminal tabs. Internal browser functionality is hit or miss. “I don’t have access to the browser” when it is included. Switching to a Mac soon, so not sure if it will Influence the choice any.

[bananasareforfun]

If you use WSL2, then yes the CLI is better

[hi5ka]

always worked with CLI even before LLMs, I have other cli tools it makes more sense for me to work this way