A cross-platform desktop client to install, incrementally update, and cleanly uninstall the official Codex desktop app, with built-in self-update.
Publisher’s description
What is Codex App Manager?
Codex App Manager is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows from Wangnov. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.16, released on October 10, 2026. 29 versions are listed since June 16, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Wangnov/Codex-App-Manager) has 636 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “跨平台官方 Codex 桌面应用的安装 / 增量更新 / 干净卸载管理器，内置国内可达的镜像自更新。Cross-platform installer & updater for the official Codex desktop app — incremental updates, clean uninstall, China-reachable self-update.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Codex App Manager is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Codex App Manager safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C16CF63FE07DF5D006D95FE5C67A5246C3947422C9693CB67E823D1CB3C18BCE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 29 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.16Latest | October 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.15 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.14 | October 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.13 | October 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.12 | October 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.11 | October 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.6 | September 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.5 | September 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Wangnov.CodexAppManager -eCodexAppManager_0.5.16_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Wangnov
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Wangnov/Codex-App-Manager
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.5.16
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 29
- GitHub stars
- 636
- GitHub forks
- 40
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Wangnov.CodexAppManager
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Frequently asked questions
Is Codex App Manager free?
Yes. Codex App Manager is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Codex App Manager safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Codex App Manager with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Codex App Manager be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Codex App Manager run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Codex App Manager?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 16, 2026.
Can I use Codex App Manager without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Codex App Manager?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
