Short answer
To install openai-codex-desktop on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add openai-codex-desktop. It is a 463.3 MB download (1.7 GB installed), version 26.1013.40934-1, licensed custom. Official ChatGPT desktop app with Codex. Codex usage is included (limited) in the ChatGPT Free plan; expanded usage needs Go ($8/mo), Plus ($20/mo), Pro ($100-200/mo) or Business.
Install openai-codex-desktop on Omarchy
The official ChatGPT desktop app bundled with Codex, OpenAI's agentic coding assistant. From one window you can chat with ChatGPT or hand a coding task to Codex, which can work across your local files and projects, run in cloud environments for longer jobs, and even do automatic code review. It's aimed at developers who want an agent that completes multi-step coding work rather than just answering questions.
Watch: A research preview of Codex in ChatGPT ↗
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add openai-codex-desktop - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 26.1013.40934-1:
pacman -Qi openai-codex-desktop
Open and use openai-codex-desktop
openai-codex-desktop is a desktop app. Press Super + Space to open the launcher and search for it. If it does not show up by name, list the desktop entries the package installed:
pacman -Ql openai-codex-desktop | grep applicationsopenai-codex-desktop requirements and compatibility
- A ChatGPT account
- A paid ChatGPT plan (Plus, Pro, Business, etc.) for meaningful Codex usage beyond the free allowance
- Network access
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
alsa-libat-spi2-corebashcairodbusexpatgcc-libsgdk-pixbuf2glib2glibcgtk3libcups
Pricing and license
Codex usage is included (limited) in the ChatGPT Free plan; expanded usage needs Go ($8/mo), Plus ($20/mo), Pro ($100-200/mo) or Business. License: custom.
Uninstall openai-codex-desktop
omarchy pkg drop openai-codex-desktopopenai-codex-desktop package facts
| Package | openai-codex-desktop |
|---|---|
| Version | 26.1013.40934-1 |
| Category | AI & Agents |
| License | custom |
| Download | 463.3 MB |
| Installed size | 1.7 GB |
| Built | 2026-10-16 |
| Pricing | Codex usage is included (limited) in the ChatGPT Free plan; expanded usage needs Go ($8/mo), Plus ($20/mo), Pro ($100-200/mo) or Business |
| Made by | OpenAI |
openai-codex-desktop package page on this site · Project site
Frequently asked questions
How do I install openai-codex-desktop on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add openai-codex-desktop. The download is 463.3 MB and it takes 1.7 GB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is openai-codex-desktop free?
Codex usage is included (limited) in the ChatGPT Free plan; expanded usage needs Go ($8/mo), Plus ($20/mo), Pro ($100-200/mo) or Business. The package is licensed custom.
How do I uninstall openai-codex-desktop?
Run omarchy pkg drop openai-codex-desktop. It removes the package from your system.
What does openai-codex-desktop depend on?
The package declares 32 dependencies: alsa-lib, at-spi2-core, bash, cairo, dbus, expat, gcc-libs, gdk-pixbuf2, glib2, glibc, gtk3, libcups and more. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is openai-codex-desktop a desktop app?
Yes. Open the launcher with Super + Space and search for openai-codex-desktop.
Is openai-codex-desktop in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as openai-codex-desktop (version 26.1013.40934-1) in the official Omarchy package repository. OpenAI makes it. Project site: https://chatgpt.com/codex/. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.