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
- 1Install PlanToCode
Download and connect to your repo/workspace.
- 2Discover files
Run file discovery and confirm the set of impacted files.
- 3Generate the plan
Create one or more model drafts, merge them, and edit the per-file spec until it matches your intent.
- 4Run 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 docsCodex 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 docsWindows users should run Codex CLI in WSL2 for correct sandboxing and performance.
Official docsCodex CLI defaults to GPT-5. Users can switch to GPT-5-Codex via the /model command or --model flag.
Official docsReady to get started?
Plan software changes before you code. Review scope, merge multi-model insights, and execute with full visibility.