Using Codex to Build a Mac Toolbar App for Smart Bulb Control
nickbaumann_ · x · 2026-08-08
Developer clairevo shared her experience using Codex for rapid application development. She prompted Codex to transform a script into an always-on toolbar app for macOS.
She can now manage and control her smart bulbs directly from her Mac's menu bar, demonstrating the high efficiency of AI coding assistants in building personalized desktop utilities.
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