Expired50% confidenceOpinionExact time
VS Code is not strictly required for installing Codex, but is strongly recommended because it integrates well with Codex.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/2/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
Sources
Pre-Installation Guide for Codex: Setting Up Git, Node.js, and VS Code
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