add-codex

Configure Codex as the agent provider for planning and tool orchestration.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew --skill add-codex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-codex
Source: https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew/tree/main/.codex/skills/add-codex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew --skill add-codex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Codex provides a full agent provider workflow (CLI + AppServer) to handle planning, tool orchestration, native compaction, MCP tools, and session resume, replacing the Claude Agent SDK in NanoCrew.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Replaces Claude as the primary agent provider with Codex, enabling deterministic runs inside containers.
  • Wires Codex into host and container pipelines and updates the Dockerfile to install the Codex CLI.
  • Supports per-group or per-session agent_provider scoping and API-key or subscription-based authentication.

Quick Start

Copy Codex provider files from the providers branch, wire them into the host and container barrels, and rebuild the image to enable Codex as the agent provider.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-codex

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I replace Claude with Codex for agent provider orchestration?

To replace Claude with Codex as the agent provider, you copy the Codex provider files from the providers branch, wire them into the host and container barrels, and update the Dockerfile to install and run the Codex CLI in the NanoCrew environment.

How does Codex handle tool orchestration and session resume in Docker containers?

Codex handles tool orchestration and session resume natively by running its full agent provider workflow, including the CLI and AppServer, deterministically inside Docker containers within the NanoCrew environment.

Can I use a ChatGPT subscription instead of an API key for Codex agent provider configuration?

Yes, you can use a ChatGPT subscription instead of an API key. The Codex agent provider configuration supports both API-key and subscription-based authentication across per-group or per-session deployments.

What is needed to set up Codex for per-group agent scoping in NanoCrew?

Setting up Codex for per-group or per-session agent_provider scoping requires copying the Codex provider branch files, wiring them into host and container barrels, and updating the Dockerfile to rebuild the image.

Does Codex support native compaction and MCP tools when replacing the Claude Agent SDK?

Yes, Codex supports native compaction and MCP tools. It provides a full agent provider workflow that handles planning, tool orchestration, and session resume, effectively replacing the Claude Agent SDK.