skills.rest
ckorhonen
ckorhonenCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
Website𝕏@ckorhonenGitHub

codex-advisor

Review plans, code changes, and architecture decisions via Codex CLI.

12|Updated Dec 13, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#debugging#cli#codex#code-review#plan-review
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ckorhonen/claude-skills --skill codex-advisor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codex-advisor
Source: https://github.com/ckorhonen/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/codex-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ckorhonen/claude-skills --skill codex-advisor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

External validation and expert guidance for software plans, code reviews, and architecture decisions to avoid costly missteps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Non-interactive Codex CLI reviews for plans, code changes, and architecture decisions.
  • Rapid, opinionated feedback across multiple files and trade-offs with actionable recommendations.
  • Common use cases include plan review before starting work, code review of critical changes, and debugging when stuck on hard problems.

Quick Start

Provide Codex Advisor with your plan or code snippet and run a non-interactive codex exec to obtain a second opinion.

Frequently Asked Questions about codex-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a second opinion on code changes using Codex CLI?▼

To get a second opinion on code changes using Codex CLI, provide your code snippet to the advisor and run a non-interactive codex exec command to obtain structured feedback and actionable recommendations across multiple files.

What is external validation for architecture decisions and when do I need it?▼

External validation for architecture decisions is the process of getting expert guidance on trade-offs to avoid costly missteps. You need it when planning complex software projects or reviewing critical code changes before implementation.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to run non-interactive codex exec commands?▼

Yes, you need an OpenAI API key to run non-interactive codex exec commands. A Codex installation is also required to perform external validation and generate structured results for your software plans.

Can I use Codex for debugging assistance when stuck on hard problems?▼

Yes, you can use Codex for debugging assistance when stuck on hard problems. By running a non-interactive codex exec command, you receive rapid, opinionated feedback to help resolve difficult software issues.

What is the best way to review plans before starting software development work?▼

The best way to review plans before starting software development work is to use a non-interactive Codex CLI review. This provides external validation and actionable recommendations on your plan's trade-offs.

Are there limitations to using Codex for code reviews?▼

A limitation of using Codex for code reviews is that it requires non-interactive execution via codex exec. You must have a Codex installation and an OpenAI API key configured to produce structured results.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
daffy0208daffy0208
34

codex-review-workflow

Automate code review with OpenAI Codex CLI in Git workflows.

Community
Intermediate
kaiohenricunhakaiohenricunha

gcp-specialist

Diagnose GCP issues and provide Terraform or Config Connector diffs.

Community
Advanced
sushichan044sushichan044
15

github-pr-review-operation

Automate GitHub pull request reviews with gh CLI diffs and comments.

Community
Advanced
nicolanoviellnicolanoviell
2

code-review

Review code changes for bugs, style issues, and best practices.

Community
Intermediate