OpenAI Codex

Codex is OpenAI’s language model designed for code. It translates natural language into functional code across dozens of programming languages. Codex powers tools like GitHub Copilot and Codex CLI, and is available via API for developers building their own AI coding apps.

Features:

• Natural language → code
• Multi-language support
• API for custom tools
• Based on GPT tech
• Used in Copilot

Pros:

• Flexible
• Broad ecosystem
• Powerful foundation

Cons:

• API costs
• Not a standalone IDE