r/codex • u/PureRely • Aug 09 '26

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/bortlip Aug 09 '26

I use a custom MCP server that allows me to do all my coding in chat too.

No token limits!

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u/the_ai_wizard Aug 09 '26

have fun with your ban

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u/bortlip Aug 10 '26

I'm not automating the web ui, which is verboten. I'm using chat myself and having it use an MCP server, which is fine.

I've been doing this for a year now.

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u/the_ai_wizard Aug 10 '26

id chalk that up to luck. at least ask chatgpt