Save 50% on Claude Code Limits by Combining It with OpenAI Codex
dr_cintas · x · 2026-07-28
The author shares a practical setup to cut Claude Code weekly limits by 50% using the OpenAI Codex plugin.
The strategy splits tasks based on model strengths:
- Planning & Review: Handled by Claude (referred to as Fable 5) on high/max tiers, leveraging its judgment capabilities.
- Execution: Offloaded to Codex 5.6 xhigh to handle the heavy token lifting under the existing Codex subscription without extra API costs.
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