OpenAI Codeex Desktop App Launch and Growth
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OpenAI’s Codeex desktop app, which launched in February 2025 and quickly surpassed 4 million weekly active users, is being hailed by OpenAI for enabling engineers to ship 50% more PRs and a month’s worth of code in a week, while creator Matthew Berman’s unrelated DIY Tamagotchi project highlights a contrasting, low-cost maker trend — the app’s explosive growth is drawing attention for its promise of automating entire development cycles without increasing headcount.
Win through AI powered products: Conor Spicer, Solutions Engineer, OpenAI
OpenAI's Codeex desktop app, launched in February 2025, surpassed 1 million downloads in its first week and now powers 4 million weekly active users, enabling engineers to ship 50% more PRs per week without adding headcount.
I'm making a tamagotchi for my son!
A parent is building a custom Bitsy-style Tamagotchi using a Raspberry Pi Pico development kit to save money and better suit their son's preferences, with ongoing work on a 3D-printed housing design.