OpenAI Codex CLI isnt available on Windows yet, is there any other way i can have access to it?
18:15 11 Feb 2026

I want to use OpenAI Codex (CLI/app), but it appears that it is not officially available for Windows.

I checked the official documentation and release pages, and I couldn’t find a Windows installer or clear instructions for running it natively on Windows.

My setup:

  • OS: Windows 11

  • Shell: PowerShell / Command Prompt

  • Also have: WSL2 installed

My questions:

  1. Is Codex officially supported on Windows?

  2. If not, is there a recommended workaround (e.g., WSL2, Docker, VM, etc.)?

  3. If WSL2 is the correct approach, are there any limitations compared to native Linux/macOS usage?

I’m specifically looking for a supported or practical way to use Codex on a Windows machine for development purposes.

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