What problem does it solve?
It helps you take over an implementation task that comes with an Implementation Plan (or requires converting a complex request into one) so Codex focuses on coding and verification instead of repeated reading and review-only work.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Plan-driven implementation takeover: Accepts an Implementation Plan directly from a user input or from an Implementation PR description and executes only within the PR/plan boundaries.
- Complexity convergence into an executable plan: When no executable plan exists, it uses research context to align requirements and then generates/updates an Implementation Plan before coding.
- Controlled worktree isolation and verification: Uses a dedicated
.worktrees/<slug> worktree strategy, runs a minimal project baseline, validates changes with project-specific commands, and gates completion on reviewer outcomes.
Use case: You create a PR with an Implementation Plan (or a complex Implementation request that needs planning), then switch to local Codex and want a disciplined loop: implement small steps, validate, and get review without silently expanding scope.
Quick Start
Use the harness skill in your Codex session to execute the Implementation Plan from your current Implementation PR, run the required verifications, and complete the reviewer gate.