| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2417404 - Disclosure - Significant Customer and Geographic Information - Long-lived assets (Details) (http://www.codexis.com/role/SignificantCustomerAndGeographicInformationLongLivedAssetsDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001200375 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Geographical [Axis] | United States |
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Schedule of long-lived assets by geographical area | ||
Long-lived assets | ||