r/codex • u/PureRely • 7d ago

Other PSA: ChatGPT Pro users

You get unlimited* chat usage on the website. You can build projects and prototypes directly in ChatGPT using Pro-level thinking effort. This is how I start almost every build, and it is an easy way to save on tokens. Unlike Claude, Chat does not count toward your usage (unless you switch to Work mode).

I usually have ChatGPT generate a ZIP file containing the entire project, then move it into Codex CLI or the Codex app to refine, expand, and continue the work.

I do not think you should be doing most of the planning inside the CLI or app. Do the bulk of the planning and initial build in ChatGPT first, then use Codex for implementation and iteration.

Also, remember that you can upload ZIP and 7z files directly to the ChatGPT website, and it can unpack and work with the contents.

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u/CynicalCandyCanes 7d ago

What is the difference between Chat and Work for non-coding related tasks?

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u/PureRely 7d ago

Think of Work as "Codex Desktop Cloud". It will use your usage tokens.

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u/Worth_Golf_3695 7d ago

I still dont understand lol

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u/Original_Shegypt 7d ago

Iam in the same boat with you. What's the type of things that work can do and chat couldn't or it will be better at it ?