The first OpenAI keyboard for developers was sold out in less than a day.

OpenAI has introduced Codex Micro — the company’s first hardware device, developed in collaboration with mechanical keyboard manufacturer Work Louder. The compact keyboard is designed for controlling Codex AI agents and was released at a price of $230. However, the limited batch sold out in less than 24 hours after pre-orders opened.

Codex Micro features 13 mechanical keys, a joystick, a rotary dial, a touchpad, and interchangeable keycaps. Six keys with RGB backlighting display the real-time status of AI agents — for example, whether they are executing a task, waiting for user confirmation, or have completed their work.

The device integrates with the ChatGPT desktop application and allows users to perform core actions without switching between windows: accepting or rejecting code changes, starting new conversations, using voice input, and switching between Codex workflows. The rotary dial controls the level of AI “reasoning” based on task complexity.

OpenAI describes Codex Micro as a “command center for agent-based work.” The keyboard is primarily aimed at developers who simultaneously use multiple AI agents for writing and reviewing code.

Notably, Codex Micro is unrelated to another OpenAI hardware project being developed in partnership with former Apple chief designer Jony Ive.

The rapid sellout of the first batch of Codex Micro demonstrates strong developer interest in specialized devices for working with AI agents and marks OpenAI’s first step beyond purely software products.

Source: eweek.com