48 hours ago, OpenAI released Codex, their lightweight coding agent that looks like it does a lot of the same stuff that Claude Code does.

Because Task Demon uses coding tools like Claude Code to create the detailed plan documents it writes, we were excited to immediately add support for Codex in Task Demon. With v0.7.0 of the Task Demon CLI agent you can now just set the tool option to codex in your .taskdemon/config.yml file and the agent will start using Codex. Simple, huh?

OpenAI Codex vs Claude Code

Ok so let's see how these two tools compare.

Is it silly to compare the two? Codex is brand new, and Claude Code is relatively mature at all of 2 months old. Codex will evolve rapidly, and we've only had a few hours to play with it, so these initial observations are just that - initial observations.

Most of what Task Demon does is to very efficiently create plan documents for all your coding tasks, so that's what we focused our testing on. We gave each tool a set of 5 planning tasks to perform, and measured how long it took as well as the quality of the output.

The results are of course subjective, and the landscape will change rapidly, but here's a 6 minute video of what we found:

For those who want to read rather than watch, keep going:

We're pleased to announce a new feature available today on Task Demon: the ability to easily export and import entire projects. This update was inspired by your feedback and our commitment to data portability, ensuring you're never locked into a single platform.

Why We Built This

At Task Demon, we understand your project data is crucial and should be fully under your control. With this new functionality, you can quickly export all your tasks, documents, workflows, chats, and other project data into a single JSON file. Whether you want to keep a backup, move your data between different accounts, or even migrate away from Task Demon entirely, we've made it straightforward and reliable.

How It Works

Exporting Data

• Navigate to your Project Settings page.
• Click the "Export" button.
• Your data is collected and formatted into a clear JSON structure.
• You can download this file or copy the content directly.

Importing Data

• Use the import tool to upload your JSON export file.
• Confirm the import after viewing a clear warning that your current project data will be overwritten.
• Task Demon handles the rest, ensuring your imported data integrates smoothly.

We've included thoughtful touches, like mapping user IDs appropriately during import, to minimize confusion and streamline the process.

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, a new paradigm has emerged that we affectionately call "vibe coding" — rapidly iterating with AI coding tools, generating solutions in a fraction of the time it once took. While this approach has revolutionized productivity, it often comes with significant tradeoffs in quality, structure, and maintainability.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce Task Demon, a comprehensive task management system designed to bring structure, quality, and efficiency to AI-assisted software development while letting you maintain the fast-paced experience you love.

The Problem with Vibe Coding

The rise of AI assistants has fundamentally changed how we write code. We can now describe features in natural language and receive full implementations in seconds. This "vibe coding" approach feels almost magical — but it comes with hidden costs:

• Inconsistent quality: AI tools often produce code that works but doesn't align with your project's architecture or standards
• Poor planning: Jumping straight to implementation without proper planning leads to architectural issues
• Limited context: AI tools lack deep understanding of your project's structure and requirements
• Maintenance challenges: Rapidly generated code often lacks documentation and becomes difficult to maintain

Enter Task Demon

Task Demon bridges the gap between the speed of AI-assisted development and the quality of traditional software engineering practices. It's not another coding AI — it's a structured task management system that optimizes how you use the AI tools you already love.

At its core, Task Demon brings a workflow-based approach to AI development:

1. Characterize your project to give AI tools deep understanding of your codebase
2. Triage new tasks through intelligent analysis and prioritization
3. Plan implementation details with file-by-file breakdowns
4. Implement using optimized prompts that dramatically improve AI output quality
5. Iterate with project-specific instructions and GitHub integration