github · MEDIUM · Jul 15, 2026
openai/codex
noone needs an officially signed .deb package...just give us the AppImage, no need to complicate things further than they need to beView original ↗
unknown / AppImage
Request for an AppImage instead of an officially signed .deb package.
Request for an AppImage instead of an officially signed .deb package.
Problem statement normalized from the linked evidenceCANDIDATE VIEW · NOT A PUBLISHED OPPORTUNITY
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Qualification checklist
Gate decision: Aug 15, 2026
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At least 3 independent users2 / 3
NOT MET×
At least 2 independent discussions1 / 2
NOT MET×
At least 1 supporting signalInsufficient data
NOT MET02
Observed signals
Users2
Discussions1
Mentions2
Active days1
Source coverageGitHub
TrendUNKNOWN
First seenJul 15, 2026
Last seenJul 15, 2026
Why the gate is holding
- Fewer than 3 independent users
- Fewer than 2 independent discussions
- No supporting growth, persistence, intent, workaround, alternative, blocked-workflow, or cross-source signal
Competition research, commercial scoring, and Build Gap analysis do not run until this gate passes.
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Source evidence
2 evidence records
github · MEDIUM · Jul 15, 2026
openai/codex
> noone needs an officially signed .deb package...just give us the AppImage, no need to complicate things further than they need to be Agreed!!!!View original ↗