OpenAI: meet the new Codex CLI: 241.5K views
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From @OpenAI on YouTube (OpenAI) · Nov 2026 · Share
The Short Version
How OpenAI reached 241.5K views on YouTube with OpenAI Codex, according to YouTube (OpenAI).
- What: OpenAI's official video shows the new Codex CLI writing and running code from the terminal.
- Result: 241,532 views on YouTube.
- Made with: OpenAI Codex
| Who | OpenAI |
|---|---|
| Tool | OpenAI Codex |
| Revenue | Monetization status unknown |
| Source | YouTube (OpenAI) |
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) I want to build a small paid app that fixes one annoyance: [problem]. Write the feature list for version 1 (one job only), a 5-step build plan with an AI coding tool, and a short honest launch post.
Starter tools
Your first step
Open OpenAI Codex, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Go deeper
The workflow
Made With
Where & With What
What They Did
- 1The moveOpenAI's official video shows the new Codex CLI writing and running code from the terminal.
- 2The setupBuild one small app for one job
- 3The makingLaunch with an honest post
- 4Result241,532 views on YouTube.
How it works and what you need
How it works
- Build one small app for one job
- Launch with an honest post
- Reuse what worked on the next launch
- Track revenue, not just downloads
What you need
- OpenAI Codex: OpenAI's coding agent for ChatGPT, your editor and the terminal
- An account on YouTube & Shorts
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
OpenAI Codex (openai's coding agent for chatgpt, your editor and the terminal).
How much does it cost?
OpenAI Codex is paid or trial-based. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.
Watch out: Review every change it makes.
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