codex-session-bootstrap

To load mandatory project rules at the start of a Codex session, run the bootstrap skill, which automatically reads `.cursor/AGENTS.md` and `.cursor/rules/*.mdc` files before any other reasoning or action.

Your AI agent ignores project-specific configurations during code generation because mandatory rule loading was not triggered; reading `.cursor/AGENTS.md` and `.cursor/rules/*.mdc` files at the beginning enforces adherence to defined project constraints.

The best way to enforce coding standards for AI agents in a repository is to load mandatory rules and agent configurations at the beginning of each session, ensuring the AI operates within defined project constraints.

Yes, you need to run a bootstrap command for read-only queries in Codex because the session rule loading applies to all user requests within the repository, including planning and code modifications.

Yes, you can use Codex session startup rules with `.mdc` configuration files because the bootstrap process specifically requires reading `.cursor/rules/*.mdc` files to understand agent responsibilities.