Codex CLI × PlanToCode

Plan first. Execute with the right approvals.

See the exact files that will change, review a concrete per-file plan, then run Codex CLI in the approval mode your team allows.

$5 free credits • Pay-as-you-go • Works with Codex CLI (and other CLIs via the built-in terminal)

$5 free credits • Pay-as-you-go • Works with all major AI coding tools

Plan first. Execute with the right approvals. See the exact files that will change, review a concrete per-file plan, then run Codex CLI in the approval mode your team allows.

What PlanToCode gives you here

Human-in-the-loop control

You approve the plan before anything runs. Edit steps, exclude files, and lock constraints. Every action is visible and auditable.

Per-file specs with real paths

Plans are expressed as a list of file edits (add/modify/delete) using your repository paths, so you can see exactly what will be touched.

Intelligent file discovery

Before prompting, we surface likely-relevant files using pattern groups + relevance scoring. You can stage, review, and prune the list.

Integrated terminal

Launch Codex (or any CLI) inside PlanToCode. We detect the Codex binary, preserve environment, and keep long jobs stable with health checks and auto-reconnect.

Persistent sessions & logs

Terminal output and planning sessions are stored locally. Close the app and pick up right where you left off.

Privacy

Sessions live in a local SQLite database. Before any AI call, PlanToCode shows you the request payload. No silent uploads.

How it works with this tool

Run Codex from the built-in terminal

Open a terminal in your repo, review the plan, and start Codex. Keep the plan and terminal side-by-side while Codex executes.

Choose the right approval mode

Auto (default): Codex can read/edit/run inside the working directory without prompting; asks before leaving the workspace or using network. Read-Only: Plan and chat only—no edits or command execution. Full Access: Edits + commands (incl. network) without approval. Use only when policy allows.

Windows support

On Windows, run Codex inside WSL2 for correct sandboxing and performance. PlanToCode's terminal persists across WSL sessions.

Model note

Codex defaults to GPT-5. Switch to GPT-5-Codex via /model in the Codex UI or --model gpt-5-codex if you prefer the coding-tuned model.

Quickstart

  1. 1
    Install PlanToCode

    Download and connect to your repo/workspace.

  2. 2
    Discover files

    Run file discovery and confirm the set of impacted files.

  3. 3
    Generate the plan

    Create one or more model drafts, merge them, and edit the per-file spec until it matches your intent.

  4. 4
    Run Codex with approvals

    Open Codex in the integrated terminal. Pick Auto, Read-Only, or Full Access. Execute with confidence.

Verified from official sources

Codex CLI is OpenAI's official command-line tool for AI-assisted coding.

Official docs

Codex CLI offers three approval modes: Auto (default - workspace freedom with approval outside), Read-Only (requires approval for all actions), and Full Access (no approvals).

Official docs

Windows users should run Codex CLI in WSL2 for correct sandboxing and performance.

Official docs

Codex CLI defaults to GPT-5. Users can switch to GPT-5-Codex via the /model command or --model flag.

Official docs
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