---
title: OpenAI Codex
shortTitle: OpenAI Codex
allowTitleToDifferFromFilename: true
intro: 'Use the {% data variables.product.prodname_openai_codex %} Visual Studio Code extension powered by {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.'
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.openai-codex %}'
versions:
  feature: copilot
topics:
  - Copilot
contentType: concepts
---

> [!NOTE] {% data variables.product.prodname_openai_codex %} integration is currently in {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %}.

## Introduction

The {% data variables.product.prodname_openai_codex %} {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} extension can be powered by your existing {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} subscription. Use "Sign in with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}" when launching the extension. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} users can see this integration in the [Agent Sessions view](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-sessions#_agent-sessions-view?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text) in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} Insiders along with progress on their running tasks. All usage is subect to GitHub rate limits and billing. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/billing/copilot-requests#premium-features).

## Model availability

A subset of available models may only be available in the OpenAI Codex extension. Model availability and visibility is not governed by {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} model configuration policies.