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Install and use Codex
OpenAI coding agent environment that can use local skills and project instructions.
Quick summary
Use Codex with project AGENTS.md plus reusable skills for specialized workflows.
Setup steps
- 01Set up the Codex environment or CLI according to OpenAI's current docs.
- 02Add project-level AGENTS.md instructions for team rules.
- 03Install or reference reusable skills for specialized workflows.
- 04Keep humans in control: review plans, diffs, and verification output.
Where skills live
Local skills and project instructions; exact install path depends on your Codex setup.