Codex for open source

OpenAI has launched the "Codex for Open Source" program to support maintainers of critical open-source projects by providing AI-powered tools to reduce coding and review workloads.

Codex for Open Source

Codex for Open Source(opens in a new window) is a program to support the maintainers behind critical open-source software.

Maintainers carry significant responsibility by reviewing pull requests, triaging issues, maintaining releases, and preserving security and code quality across widely used projects.

This program helps reduce coding and review load with tools built for real maintenance workflows.

Selected maintainers receive:

6 months of ChatGPT Pro, which includes Codex
Conditional access to Codex Security
API credits for coding, maintainer automation, release workflows, and core open source work

Source: Hacker News

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