The human-machine collaboration model in the field of programming development is undergoing rapid transformation. According to IT Home, OpenAI officially launched a new Codex desktop application tailored for the macOS system on Monday local time. This application deeply integrates the current mainstream "agent-based software development" logic, aiming to provide developers with a more flexible and efficient AI-native programming environment.
The newly released macOS version of Codex is not just a simple interface; it supports parallel operations with multiple agents, enabling the integration of the specialized capabilities of different AI agents to handle complex development processes. This move is seen as a direct response from OpenAI to competitors like Claude Code. Notably, the application is powered by the GPT-5.2-Codex model, which was launched just two months ago. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, stated that the new application encapsulates the advanced development capabilities of this model into a more user-friendly interface.
In terms of functional features, the new version of Codex supports automated task setup, allowing agents to run in the background and store results in a queue. Additionally, users can customize the interaction style of agents, switching between practical and rational approaches or empathetic communication. Altman emphasized that the tool's ultimate efficiency will make the speed of software development limited only by the user's creative input speed.
Although the GPT-5.2 model currently leads in some command-line programming benchmark tests, it has not shown an absolute advantage over Gemini3 and Claude Opus in real-world testing scenarios such as fixing software vulnerabilities. With the release of the desktop version of Codex, the focus of competition among programming agents has shifted from pure model computing power to deeper user experience and workflow integration.
Key points:
💻 Deep Desktop Integration: OpenAI launched the macOS version of Codex, supporting parallel collaboration among multiple agents and automated background task management.
🚀 Top Model-Driven: The application encapsulates the core capabilities of GPT-5.2-Codex, claiming to assist users in developing complex software systems from scratch within hours.
⚔️ Intensified Industry Competition: This release directly targets Anthropic's Claude Code, aiming to attract professional programmers who pursue ultimate development efficiency through a more flexible interface.
