Codex
APIOnline compiler supporting multiple programming languages
Overview
Codex API provides RESTful endpoints to execute source code in diverse programming languages (Python, JavaScript, C++, etc.). It accepts code snippets, language identifiers, and optional input via POST requests, returning execution results (output, errors, status codes) in JSON format. Ideal for integrating real-time code testing into educational platforms, coding interview tools, or developer blogs to enable users to run code without local setup.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
script.js JS
fetch('https://github.com/Jaagrav/CodeX')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API design
- Supports multiple programming languages
- JSON response format
- Accepts custom input for code execution
- Open-source codebase
Frequently Asked Questions
? What is the response format of the Codex API?
The API returns execution results (output, errors, status codes) in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into applications.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Easy to integrate into applications
- ⊕ No cost for personal/non-commercial use
- ⊕ Transparent open-source implementation
- ⊕ Covers popular programming languages
Cons
- ⊖ Potential rate limits for public usage
- ⊖ No official service level agreement (SLA)
- ⊖ Language version updates depend on repo maintenance
- ⊖ May lack support for niche programming languages