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tl;dr

An unofficial patch that unlocks Fast mode and Plugins in the Codex desktop app for users signed in with an API key instead of ChatGPT login.

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    What it does
      Unlocks Fast mode
      Enables Plugins
      Adds Zed as SSH target
    Tech stack
      Python
      Node.js
      Electron
    Use cases
      API key users
      Codex skill install
      Manual CLI patching
    Audience
      Developers
      Codex users

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Unlock Fast and Speed mode in Codex desktop when using an API key instead of ChatGPT OAuth.

VIBE 2

Enable Plugins support for API key authenticated Codex sessions.

VIBE 3

Add Zed editor as a remote Open With target for Codex SSH sessions.

what's the stack?

PythonNode.jsElectron

how it stacks up fr

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Complexity3/53/54/5
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how do i run it?

Difficulty · moderate time til it works · 30min

Requires Node.js, Python 3, and on macOS the Xcode Command Line Tools for re-signing.

in plain english

patch-codex-fast is an unofficial tool that modifies the Codex desktop app to unlock features that are normally only available when signed in through ChatGPT's login system. Specifically, it enables Fast/Speed mode and Plugins for users who authenticate using an API key instead of ChatGPT OAuth. It can also optionally add the Zed editor as a remote-capable "Open With" target for Codex SSH sessions. The tool works by modifying the local desktop app bundle, specifically the app.asar file that Electron-based desktop apps use to package their code, and disabling selected Electron integrity checks so the modified app can load. On macOS it re-signs the app after patching. A backup of the original file is created before any changes are made, and a rollback command restores it if something goes wrong. The recommended way to use it is as a Codex skill, installed via the npx skills command. Once installed, you describe what you want to Codex in plain language and it runs the doctor check, applies the patch, and walks you through verifying the result. Direct command-line usage via Python is also supported for debugging or environments where Codex skills are unavailable. Requirements are the Codex desktop app, Node.js with npx, and Python 3. On macOS, codesign from Xcode Command Line Tools is also needed, on Windows, PowerShell is used. The patch tool is written in Python. The README notes this is an unofficial modification and users should accept the tradeoff of running a patched application. The full README is longer than what was provided.

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Walk me through installing patch-codex-fast as a Codex skill using npx skills.
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Explain what app.asar patching does and why Electron integrity checks need to be disabled.
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Help me use the Python command line version of patch-codex-fast to patch my Codex app manually.
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What are the risks of running a patched version of the Codex desktop app?

Frequently asked questions

what is patch-codex-fast fr?

An unofficial patch that unlocks Fast mode and Plugins in the Codex desktop app for users signed in with an API key instead of ChatGPT login.

What language is patch-codex-fast written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, Node.js, Electron.

How hard is patch-codex-fast to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is patch-codex-fast for?

Mainly developer.

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