opened 01:49AM - 03 Feb 26 UTC
enhancement
app
### What feature would you like to see?
## Feature Request: Remote Development …Support
First of all, congratulations on the release of the Codex Desktop App.
It’s great to see Codex moving beyond the browser experience.
However, I noticed a significant limitation compared to my existing VS Code workflow.
### Current Limitation
At the moment, Codex Desktop App only works with **local projects**.
It does not support development on **remote hosts** (e.g. via SSH, remote servers, or cloud machines).
In my daily workflow, I primarily develop using:
- VS Code Remote SSH
- Remote Linux servers / cloud instances
- Environments where the code does not live on my local machine
Because of this, I’m unable to use Codex Desktop App for most real-world development tasks.
### Requested Feature
Support for **remote development**, similar to VS Code’s Remote Development features:
- SSH-based remote hosts
- Access to remote file systems
- Ability to run Codex against code that resides on a remote machine
### Why This Matters
Many developers rely on remote environments for:
- Large-scale systems
- GPU / specialized hardware
- Secure or production-like setups
- Cloud-based development workflows
Without remote support, Codex Desktop App is difficult to adopt as a primary development tool.
### Summary
Adding remote host support would:
- Enable Codex Desktop App to fit into existing professional workflows
- Significantly broaden its usability
- Make it a viable alternative or companion to VS Code in real-world setups
Thanks for considering this request!
### Additional information
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