CodexPlusPlus

Based on the available evidence, CodexPlusPlus looks worth watching as an enhancement layer for the Codex desktop app, but adoption should be judged with cautious optimism. There are multiple how-to posts and hands-on installation guides, which suggests real usage beyond pure hype. Still, much of the current attention comes from reposts, recommendation threads, and “unlock plugins / connect domestic models” narratives on X, rather than a large body of independent deep reviews. It is not a standalone AI coding assistant and not a general model hub; a better analogy is an external launcher plus runtime injection layer built around Codex.

In practice, the evidence consistently points to a few functions: it launches Codex without changing the original install directory, injects scripts at runtime via Chromium DevTools Protocol, and adds features such as plugin entry access, chat deletion, Markdown export, project moving, paste fixes, and UI/workflow improvements. Several Zhihu tutorials also pair it with tools like CC-Switch to connect DeepSeek, GLM, or Kimi.