# Install Codex CLI

Source: https://ofox.ai/docs/integrations/codex/installation

Codex CLI is OpenAI's AI coding command-line tool for AI-assisted coding directly in your terminal.

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## Prerequisites

- [OfoxAI API Key](https://app.ofox.ai) (sign up to get one)
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) (v18+ recommended)

## Install

```bash
npm install -g @openai/codex
```

![Install Codex CLI](https://ofox.ai/screenshots/codex/01-install.png)

## Verify Installation

```bash
codex --version
# A version number output indicates successful installation
```

![Verify installation](https://ofox.ai/screenshots/codex/02-verify-env.png)

If you see `command not found`, make sure Node.js is installed (`node --version`), then re-run the install command.

## Next Steps

- [Configure Model Provider](https://ofox.ai/docs/integrations/codex/model-provider) — Connect OfoxAI via CC Switch