OpenAI Launches Codex Security Plugin, Bringing One-Click Vulnerability Scanning to Developers

Jun 23, 2026
OpenAI
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Summary

OpenAI launches its Codex Security Plugin, giving developers instant one-click vulnerability scanning through either a guided Desktop Codex setup or a fast single-command Codex CLI installation.

Key Points

  • OpenAI's Codex Security Plugin is now available for developers, offering two setup options: Desktop Codex for a guided experience and Codex CLI for a quick one-command scan.
  • Setting up the plugin requires installing Codex, adding the Codex Security Plugin, and clicking 'Try in chat' to launch a new session with a pre-loaded security scan prompt.
  • Users simply select a project folder and hit 'Send' to initiate a full code security review, making vulnerability scanning fast and accessible directly within the Codex environment.

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