build an app with codex in 25 mins (real workflow)

Опубликовано: 18 Май 2026
на канале: Vicky Zhao

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Thank you to everyone who entered and shared what you want to build with AI. I hope this giveaway helps you take one small step into builder mode. 🚀

If you want to see how I built the randomized comment picker tool with Codex, check here:
   • Used Codex to pick my ChatGPT giveaway win...
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AI agents are changing what it means to be technical. In this video, I use Codex to build a simple MacOS app for my Obsidian workflow in under 10 minutes. Learn how to use agent harnesses so even if you're non technical you can build! We talk about Codex, Claude Code, agentic workflows, and how AI can help you plan, build, debug, and test small tools without a technical background!

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⏱ TIME STAMPS ⏱
00:00 - For non-technical builders
02:46 - Building with Agent Harnesses
03:30 - What is Codex?
03:55 - Chat vs Agents
06:21 - Set up your Codex
12:29 - Build a MacOS app in 10 mins
15:40 - Improving and Testing the App
22:21 - Codex vs Claude Code

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