OpenAI's new Codex agent is essentially a vibe-coding environment based on a ChatGPT-like comment interface. As much as the vibe-coding idea seems like a meme for wannabe cool-kid coders, the new Codex agent is impressive as heck.

OpenAI has launched an AI agent in ChatGPT, Codex, that can handle multiple software engineering tasks on behalf of users simultaneously.

Once set up, it can do things like write simple code features, fix bugs, answer coding questions, and run tests. You can still use your computer and browser normally while Codex w