You can develop a working Mac app in minutes. 😱 For free. No coding experience needed. In the course of one week, OpenAI dropped three big pieces of related news and updates: their new Codex Mac app, a new GPT-5.3 codex model, and the fact it will remain open to free users. Sheesh. Even if you have zero interest in coding long term, you can start easily building software to help you work better today. Join us as we put AI to Work on Wednesdays. Coding with OpenAI’s New Codex App: How to Build a Simple App without coding experience -- An Everyday AI Chat Jordan Wilson Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders. Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: OpenAI Codex App Desktop LaunchGPT-5.3 Codex Model Coding DemoBuilding Mac Apps Without Coding ExperienceCodex Prompt Engineering Best PracticesHandling Errors and Iterations in CodexCodex Skills, Automations, and App FeaturesCreating Local Database and Project FilesAdding Kanban View to Codex AppsCodex Integration with Xcode for MacCross-Platform and Web App Build Options Timestamps: 00:00 "AI Enables Free Software Creation" 04:38 "Build a Custom Mac App" 08:00 "AI Learning Hub Challenges" 09:57 Codex Permissions and Risks 13:12 "Creating iPhone Apps with Xcode" 18:48 "Codex Projects and Updates" 21:11 "Local App or Full Web App?" 24:49 "Xcode Build and Cache Tips" 27:21 "Clear Cache for Clean Build" 29:41 "Understanding GPT-5.3 Codex Updates" 33:49 "Kanban Tools Made Simple" 38:01 "OpenAI Keeps Free CodeX Tier" 39:36 "Everyday AI: Subscribe & Explore" Keywords: OpenAI Codex, codex app, coding with openAI, GPT-5.3 Codex, desktop coding model, Mac app development, simple app without coding, no coding experience required, natural language coding, build software for free, agentic work, automations, skills support, Xcode integration, Swift programming, project file, local machine, database setup, native Apple app, local storage, Mac desktop software, Kanban board, Kanban function, project management app, CRM replacement, customizable app features, importance score, status tracker, co Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️ Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and access all episodes there: StartHereSeries.com
