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Important: Install the OpenAI Codex CLI separately before using this plugin.

Notice: Codex is now officially integrated into JetBrains IDEs. Install the official integration: OpenAI Codex IDE integration. With an official integration now available, this plugin is expected to transition to maintenance-only mode.

For Windows users: Please select your terminal shell in the plugin settings (Settings (→ Other Settings) → Codex Launcher) to ensure proper functionality.

Overview

Codex Launcher is an unofficial IntelliJ IDEA plugin that keeps the OpenAI Codex CLI one click away inside the IDE.

Features

• One-click launch from the toolbar or Tools menu • Integrated terminal that opens a dedicated "Codex" tab in the project root • Completion notifications after Codex CLI finishes processing the current run • Automatic file opening for files updated by Codex • Built-in MCP server pairing with guided setup for IntelliJ's MCP server (2025.2+) • Flexible configuration for launch modes, models, and notifications

Usage

• Click the Launch Codex button in the main toolbar • Or choose Tools → Launch Codex • The integrated terminal opens a new "Codex" tab and runs codex automatically

Configuration

Open Settings (→ Other Settings) → Codex Launcher to pick the launch mode, model, notification behavior, and auto-open options.

Requirements

• IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2 or later (or other compatible JetBrains IDEs) • OpenAI Codex CLI installed and available in your system PATH