Codex IDE extension slash commands
Slash commands let you control Codex without leaving the chat input. Use them to check status, switch between local and cloud mode, or send feedback.
Use a slash command
- In the Codex chat input, type
/. - Select a command from the list, or keep typing to filter (for example,
/status). - Press Enter.
Available slash commands
| Slash command | Description |
|---|---|
/auto-context |
Turn Auto Context on or off to include recent files and IDE context automatically. |
/cloud |
Switch to cloud mode to run the task remotely (requires cloud access). |
/cloud-environment |
Choose the cloud environment to use (available only in cloud mode). |
/feedback |
Open the feedback dialog to submit feedback and optionally include logs. |
/goal |
Set a persistent goal for Codex to work toward. |
/local |
Switch to local mode to run the task in your workspace. |
/review |
Start code review mode to review uncommitted changes or compare against a base branch. |
/status |
Show the thread ID, context usage, and rate limits. |
If /goal doesn't appear in the slash command list, enable features.goals
in config.toml:
[features]
goals = true
You can also run codex features enable goals from the CLI or ask Codex to run it.