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codex

Use when the user asks to run Codex CLI (codex exec, codex resume) or references OpenAI Codex for code analysis, refactoring, or automated editing

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/glebis/claude-skills --skill codex
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads codex automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Codex Skill Guide

Running a Task

  1. Do NOT specify a model by default. The Codex CLI is configured with a ChatGPT account, and explicit model flags (-m gpt-5-codex, -m gpt-5, -m o4-mini) all fail with "not supported when using Codex with a ChatGPT account." Omitting -m lets Codex use its default model, which works. Only add -m if the user explicitly requests a specific model.
  2. Select the sandbox mode required for the task; default to --sandbox read-only unless edits or network access are necessary.
  3. Assemble the command with the appropriate options:
    • --sandbox <read-only|workspace-write|danger-full-access>
    • --full-auto
    • -C, --cd <DIR>
    • --skip-git-repo-check
    • -m, --model <MODEL> (only if user explicitly requests)
    • --config model_reasoning_effort="<high|medium|low>" (only if user explicitly requests)
  4. Always use --skip-git-repo-check.
  5. When continuing a previous session, use codex exec --skip-git-repo-check resume --last via stdin. When resuming don't use any configuration flags unless explicitly requested by the user. Resume syntax: echo "your prompt here" | codex exec --skip-git-repo-check resume --last 2>/dev/null. All flags have to be inserted between exec and resume.
  6. IMPORTANT: By default, append 2>/dev/null to all codex exec commands to suppress thinking tokens (stderr). Only show stderr if the user explicitly requests to see thinking tokens or if debugging is needed.
  7. Run the command, capture stdout/stderr (filtered as appropriate), and summarize the outcome for the user.
  8. After Codex completes, inform the user: "You can resume this Codex session at any time by saying 'codex resume' or asking me to continue with additional analysis or changes."

Quick Reference

Use caseSandbox modeKey flags
Read-only review or analysisread-only--sandbox read-only 2>/dev/null
Apply local editsworkspace-write--sandbox workspace-write --full-auto 2>/dev/null
Permit network or broad accessdanger-full-access--sandbox danger-full-access --full-auto 2>/dev/null
Resume recent sessionInherited from originalecho "prompt" | codex exec --skip-git-repo-check resume --last 2>/dev/null (no flags allowed)
Run from another directoryMatch task needs-C <DIR> plus other flags 2>/dev/null

Following Up

  • After every codex command, immediately use AskUserQuestion to confirm next steps, collect clarifications, or decide whether to resume with codex exec resume --last.
  • When resuming, pipe the new prompt via stdin: echo "new prompt" | codex exec resume --last 2>/dev/null. The resumed session automatically uses the same model, reasoning effort, and sandbox mode from the original session.
  • Restate the chosen model, reasoning effort, and sandbox mode when proposing follow-up actions.

Error Handling

  • Stop and report failures whenever codex --version or a codex exec command exits non-zero; request direction before retrying.
  • Before you use high-impact flags (--full-auto, --sandbox danger-full-access, --skip-git-repo-check) ask the user for permission using AskUserQuestion unless it was already given.
  • When output includes warnings or partial results, summarize them and ask how to adjust using AskUserQuestion.

FAQ

What does the codex skill do?

Use when the user asks to run Codex CLI (codex exec, codex resume) or references OpenAI Codex for code analysis, refactoring, or automated editing

How do I install codex?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/glebis/claude-skills --skill codex in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/codex/ (personal) or .claude/skills/codex/ (project).

Which AI agents can use codex?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is codex safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains codex?

It is published by glebis in glebis/claude-skills. It has 143 recorded installs.

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