annodex
Codex in Your Browser — No VPN, No ChatGPT Account
A browser workspace for Codex that works with any LLM provider. Fully compatible with Codex CLI config and history. Built for bioinformatics, data science, and anyone who wants AI-assisted coding without the setup burden.
Why Annodex Exists
Codex is powerful, but accessing it shouldn't require a VPN, a ChatGPT subscription, or terminal expertise.
The Problems
Codex Desktop Needs VPN + ChatGPT
The official Codex desktop app requires a ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription and network access that many users in China and other regions cannot easily obtain.
Codex CLI Is Not for Everyone
The CLI version is powerful but demands terminal comfort. No image viewing, no file preview, no visual feedback — a high barrier for scientists and non-developers.
DeepSeek & Codex Don't Mix
DeepSeek is affordable and capable, but its API uses the chat/completions format while Codex requires the responses format. Using them together is painful without a bridge.
How Annodex Solves Them
Browser-Based. Zero Friction.
Annodex wraps Codex in a browser workspace. No VPN. No ChatGPT account. Just open your browser and start working with your local files.
Full CLI Compatibility
Annodex reads the same config, providers, and chat history as Codex CLI. Switch between them freely — your work is always in sync.
Any Model, One Interface
DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic — configure providers from the Settings → Models screen or providers.json. Annodex normalizes the API differences so every model just works.
Features
Auto Project Archiving
Chats are automatically organized by project directory. Bioinformatics pipelines, analysis notebooks, code reviews — each project keeps its own threaded history.
Generative UI
Annnodex renders rich outputs inline: flowcharts, Mermaid diagrams, data tables, and rendered Markdown. Perfect for visualizing bioinformatics workflows.
Bioinformatics-Aware
Understands bioinformatics software execution logic. Parse pipeline logs, generate workflow diagrams, and track analysis provenance — all in your browser.
Skills & Tools
Configure tool presets and skill sets per session. From single-cell analysis to variant calling — give the agent the right tools for your domain.
Live Runtime & SSE
See the agent thinking, running tools, and streaming results in real time. No more guessing whether the CLI is still working.
File & Image Viewer
Browse project files, preview images, inspect generated reports — all alongside the conversation. The CLI can't do this.
See It in Action
"apiKey": "sk-••••••••",
"baseURL": "https://api.deepseek.com"
},
"apiKey": "sk-••••••••"
}
Use It from Desktop or Mobile
Configure models, preview files, monitor running chats, and continue work from a phone browser when Annodex is running on a server.
Installation
Windows: Install Miniforge
Download from Miniforge3-Windows-x86_64.exe
After installation, search Miniforge, then run Miniforge Prompt as administrator.
Install Node.js
conda update -n base -c conda-forge conda
conda install -c conda-forge nodejsRun these commands in Miniforge Prompt.
Install Codex & Annodex
npm install -g @openai/codex
npm install -g @seqyuan/annodex
codexIf Codex asks you to log in, press Ctrl+C to exit.
Start and set model
annodexPress Enter through prompts. Then open Settings → Models, paste your DeepSeek API key, and save.
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# Windows: run in Miniforge Prompt as administrator
conda update -n base -c conda-forge conda
conda install -c conda-forge nodejs
npm install -g @openai/codex
npm install -g @seqyuan/annodex
codex # press Ctrl+C if login appears
annodex # press Enter through prompts
# Linux server
annodex --hostname 0.0.0.0
# Open http://<server-ip>:30121 from another device