Update README with npx usage instructions for Codex#7800
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Added instructions for using npx to run Codex without global installation.
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Thanks for the contribution, but I think we'll pass on this. We want to keep the installation instructions minimal and simple. |
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Summary
Add documentation for running Codex via
npxso that users can try the CLI without installing it globally.Changes
npx @openai/codex@latestas an alternative to global installation.npx.Motivation
Some users prefer to try Codex CLI without modifying their global environment or installing additional binaries. Providing an
npxexample:For CI or automation scenarios, the docs also encourage pinning a specific version instead of relying on
@latestto avoid unexpected breakage from future releases.Related issue
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