Open Codex offers a variety of installation methods to suit different operating systems and user habits:
1. Installation via Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
This is the easiest and quickest way to install:
- Add the Homebrew source for Open Codex:
brew tap codingmoh/open-codex - Execute the install command:
brew install open-codex - Verify the installation:
open-codex --version
2. Installation via pipx (cross-platform)
Ideal for users who want a global installation:
- Ensure that Python 3.8 or above and pipx tools are installed
- Execute the install command:
pipx install open-codex - Verify the installation:
open-codex --version
3. Installation through source code
Ideal for users who need to customize or develop plugins:
- Cloning GitHub repositories:
git clone https://github.com/codingmoh/open-codex.git - Go to the project catalog:
cd open-codex - Install the dependencies:
pip install . - Verify the installation:
open-codex --version
Each installation method requires the pre-installation of the appropriate environment tools (e.g. Homebrew or pipx), so users can choose the most appropriate method according to their own usage scenarios.
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