Is Codex Viable as a Local Model Harness?
A_Wild_Entei · reddit · 2026-07-12
The author noticed that Codex is open-source, meaning it could theoretically run entirely locally if connected to local models.
They are curious about how viable it is to use Codex as a harness for local models compared to other common alternatives, specifically looking at the pros and cons of tools like Pi Code and Open Code.
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