codex-review

Professional code review with auto CHANGELOG generation, integrated with Codex AI

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Best use case

codex-review is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Professional code review with auto CHANGELOG generation, integrated with Codex AI

Teams using codex-review should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/codex-review/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/main/cli-tool/components/skills/development/codex-review/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/codex-review/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How codex-review Compares

Feature / Agentcodex-reviewStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Professional code review with auto CHANGELOG generation, integrated with Codex AI

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# codex-review

## Overview
Professional code review with auto CHANGELOG generation, integrated with Codex AI

## When to Use
- When you want professional code review before commits
- When you need automatic CHANGELOG generation
- When reviewing large-scale refactoring

## Installation
```bash
npx skills add -g BenedictKing/codex-review
```

## Step-by-Step Guide
1. Install the skill using the command above
2. Ensure Codex CLI is installed
3. Use `/codex-review` or natural language triggers

## Examples
See [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/BenedictKing/codex-review) for examples.

## Best Practices
- Keep CHANGELOG.md in your project root
- Use conventional commit messages

## Troubleshooting
See the GitHub repository for troubleshooting guides.

## Related Skills
- context7-auto-research, tavily-web, exa-search, firecrawl-scraper

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