ask-codex
Asks Codex CLI for coding assistance. Use for getting a second opinion, code generation, debugging, or delegating coding tasks.
Best use case
ask-codex is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Asks Codex CLI for coding assistance. Use for getting a second opinion, code generation, debugging, or delegating coding tasks.
Teams using ask-codex 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ask-codex/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ask-codex Compares
| Feature / Agent | ask-codex | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Asks Codex CLI for coding assistance. Use for getting a second opinion, code generation, debugging, or delegating coding tasks.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Ask Codex Executes the local `codex` CLI to get coding assistance. **Note:** This skill requires the `codex` CLI to be installed and available in your system's PATH. ## Quick start Run a single query with `codex exec`: ```bash codex exec "Your question or task here" ``` ## Common options | Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | `-m MODEL` | Specify model | | `-C DIR` | Set working directory | | `--full-auto` | Enable automatic execution with workspace-write sandbox | > For all available options, run `codex exec --help` ## Examples **Ask a coding question:** ```bash codex exec "How do I implement a binary search in Python?" ``` **Analyze code in a specific directory:** ```bash codex exec -C /path/to/project "Explain the architecture of this codebase" ``` **Use a specific model:** ```bash codex exec -m o4-mini "Write a function that validates email addresses" ``` **Let Codex make changes automatically:** ```bash codex exec --full-auto "Add error handling to all API endpoints" ``` ## Notes - Codex runs non-interactively with `exec` subcommand - By default, output goes to stdout and no files are modified without approval - Use `--full-auto` for automatic execution within sandbox constraints - The command inherits the current working directory unless `-C` is specified
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