codex-review

Perform external critical reviews of plans and code using Codex CLI.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tasai-lab/fractal-dev-workflow --skill codex-review-tasai-lab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codex-review
Source: https://github.com/tasai-lab/fractal-dev-workflow/tree/main/skills/codex-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tasai-lab/fractal-dev-workflow --skill codex-review-tasai-lab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Codex-critical reviews provide an external perspective to improve the quality of plans and code after planning or implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-perspective external review using Codex CLI for plans and code
  • Fallback to staff-reviewer when Codex is unavailable
  • Guidance for ensuring requirements coverage and implementation quality

Quick Start

Run the codex-review workflow to perform an external critical review of your current plan and code.

Frequently Asked Questions about codex-review

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

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How do I perform an external critical review of my project plan and code?

External critical reviews of plans and code are performed by running the codex-review workflow, which applies two-perspective critiques during planning and implementation phases to improve overall quality.

What happens to my code review if the Codex CLI is unavailable?

If Codex is unavailable, the review process gracefully falls back to a staff-reviewer mode, ensuring your plans and code still receive an external critique to maintain implementation quality.

Can I configure the Codex model and reasoning depth for my code quality checks?

Yes, you can configure the Codex model and reasoning depth for code quality checks, tailoring the external critique intensity to match your specific requirements coverage and implementation needs.

When do I need an external critique during the software development lifecycle?

You need an external critique during both the planning and implementation phases when you require Codex-based critical reviews to ensure requirements coverage and validate code quality.

How do I integrate plan.md and scripts with my automated code review process?

You integrate plan.md and scripts/codex-wrapper.sh with the codex-review workflow to automate external critical reviews, applying two-perspective analysis to improve your project plans and code.