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1# Slash commands in Codex CLI1# Slash commands in Codex CLI

2 2

~~3Control Codex during interactive sessions~~3Slash commands give you fast, keyboard-first control over Codex. Type `/` in

4 4the composer to open the slash popup, choose a command, and Codex will perform

5Slash commands give you fast, keyboard-first control over Codex. Type `/` in the composer to open the slash popup, choose a command, and Codex will perform actions such as switching models, adjusting permissions, or summarizing long conversations without leaving the terminal.5actions such as switching models, adjusting permissions, or summarizing long

6conversations without leaving the terminal.

6 7

7This guide shows you how to:8This guide shows you how to:

8 9

9- Find the right built-in slash command for a task10- Find the right built-in slash command for a task

~~10- Steer an active session with commands like `/model`, `/personality`, `/permissions`, `/experimental`, `/agent`, and `/status`~~11- Steer an active session with commands like `/model`, `/fast`,

12 `/personality`, `/permissions`, `/agent`, and `/status`

11 13

12## Built-in slash commands14## Built-in slash commands

13 15

~~14Codex ships with the following commands. Open the slash popup and start typing the command name to filter the list.~~16Codex ships with the following commands. Open the slash popup and start typing

17the command name to filter the list.

19When a task is already running, you can type a slash command and press `Tab` to

20queue it for the next turn. Codex parses queued slash commands when they run, so

21command menus and errors appear after the current turn finishes. Slash

22completion still works before you queue the command.

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17| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |25| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

18| [`/permissions`](#update-permissions-with-permissions) | Set what Codex can do without asking first. | Relax or tighten approval requirements mid-session, such as switching between Auto and Read Only. |26| [`/permissions`](#update-permissions-with-permissions) | Set what Codex can do without asking first. | Relax or tighten approval requirements mid-session, such as switching between Auto and Read Only. |

19| [`/sandbox-add-read-dir`](#grant-sandbox-read-access-with-sandbox-add-read-dir) | Grant sandbox read access to an extra directory (Windows only). | Unblock commands that need to read an absolute directory path outside the current readable roots. |27| [`/sandbox-add-read-dir`](#grant-sandbox-read-access-with-sandbox-add-read-dir) | Grant sandbox read access to an extra directory (Windows only). | Unblock commands that need to read an absolute directory path outside the current readable roots. |

30| [`/plugins`](#browse-plugins-with-plugins) | Browse installed and discoverable plugins. | Inspect plugin tools, install suggested plugins, or manage plugin availability. |

31| [`/clear`](#clear-the-terminal-and-start-a-new-chat-with-clear) | Clear the terminal and start a fresh chat. | Reset the visible UI and conversation together when you want a fresh start. |

22| [`/compact`](#keep-transcripts-lean-with-compact) | Summarize the visible conversation to free tokens. | Use after long runs so Codex retains key points without blowing the context window. |32| [`/compact`](#keep-transcripts-lean-with-compact) | Summarize the visible conversation to free tokens. | Use after long runs so Codex retains key points without blowing the context window. |

33| [`/copy`](#copy-the-latest-response-with-copy) | Copy the latest completed Codex output. | Grab the latest finished response or plan text without manually selecting it. You can also press `Ctrl+O`. |

27| [`/init`](#generate-agentsmd-with-init) | Generate an `AGENTS.md` scaffold in the current directory. | Capture persistent instructions for the repository or subdirectory you're working in. |38| [`/init`](#generate-agentsmd-with-init) | Generate an `AGENTS.md` scaffold in the current directory. | Capture persistent instructions for the repository or subdirectory you're working in. |

31| [`/model`](#set-the-active-model-with-model) | Choose the active model (and reasoning effort, when available). | Switch between general-purpose models (`gpt-4.1-mini`) and deeper reasoning models before running a task. |42| [`/model`](#set-the-active-model-with-model) | Choose the active model (and reasoning effort, when available). | Switch between general-purpose models (`gpt-4.1-mini`) and deeper reasoning models before running a task. |

43| [`/fast`](#toggle-fast-mode-with-fast) | Toggle Fast mode for GPT-5.4. | Turn Fast mode on or off, or check whether the current thread is using it. |

32| [`/plan`](#switch-to-plan-mode-with-plan) | Switch to plan mode and optionally send a prompt. | Ask Codex to propose an execution plan before implementation work starts. |44| [`/plan`](#switch-to-plan-mode-with-plan) | Switch to plan mode and optionally send a prompt. | Ask Codex to propose an execution plan before implementation work starts. |

33| [`/personality`](#set-a-communication-style-with-personality) | Choose a communication style for responses. | Make Codex more concise, more explanatory, or more collaborative without changing your instructions. |45| [`/personality`](#set-a-communication-style-with-personality) | Choose a communication style for responses. | Make Codex more concise, more explanatory, or more collaborative without changing your instructions. |

34| [`/ps`](#check-background-terminals-with-ps) | Show experimental background terminals and their recent output. | Check long-running commands without leaving the main transcript. |46| [`/ps`](#check-background-terminals-with-ps) | Show experimental background terminals and their recent output. | Check long-running commands without leaving the main transcript. |

47| [`/stop`](#stop-background-terminals-with-stop) | Stop all background terminals. | Cancel background terminal work started by the current session. |

35| [`/fork`](#fork-the-current-conversation-with-fork) | Fork the current conversation into a new thread. | Branch the active session to explore a new approach without losing the current transcript. |48| [`/fork`](#fork-the-current-conversation-with-fork) | Fork the current conversation into a new thread. | Branch the active session to explore a new approach without losing the current transcript. |

36| [`/resume`](#resume-a-saved-conversation-with-resume) | Resume a saved conversation from your session list. | Continue work from a previous CLI session without starting over. |49| [`/resume`](#resume-a-saved-conversation-with-resume) | Resume a saved conversation from your session list. | Continue work from a previous CLI session without starting over. |

37| [`/new`](#start-a-new-conversation-with-new) | Start a new conversation inside the same CLI session. | Reset the chat context without leaving the CLI when you want a fresh prompt in the same repo. |50| [`/new`](#start-a-new-conversation-with-new) | Start a new conversation inside the same CLI session. | Reset the chat context without leaving the CLI when you want a fresh prompt in the same repo. |

40| [`/status`](#inspect-the-session-with-status) | Display session configuration and token usage. | Confirm the active model, approval policy, writable roots, and remaining context capacity. |53| [`/status`](#inspect-the-session-with-status) | Display session configuration and token usage. | Confirm the active model, approval policy, writable roots, and remaining context capacity. |

41| [`/debug-config`](#inspect-config-layers-with-debug-config) | Print config layer and requirements diagnostics. | Debug precedence and policy requirements, including experimental network constraints. |54| [`/debug-config`](#inspect-config-layers-with-debug-config) | Print config layer and requirements diagnostics. | Debug precedence and policy requirements, including experimental network constraints. |

42| [`/statusline`](#configure-footer-items-with-statusline) | Configure TUI status-line fields interactively. | Pick and reorder footer items (model/context/limits/git/tokens/session) and persist in config.toml. |55| [`/statusline`](#configure-footer-items-with-statusline) | Configure TUI status-line fields interactively. | Pick and reorder footer items (model/context/limits/git/tokens/session) and persist in config.toml. |

56| [`/title`](#configure-terminal-title-items-with-title) | Configure terminal window or tab title fields interactively. | Pick and reorder title items such as project, status, thread, branch, model, and task progress. |

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~~44`/quit` and `/exit` both exit the CLI. Use them only after you have saved or committed any important work.~~58`/quit` and `/exit` both exit the CLI. Use them only after you have saved or

59committed any important work.

45 60

46The `/approvals` command still works as an alias, but it no longer appears in the slash popup list.61The `/approvals` command still works as an alias, but it no longer appears in the slash popup list.

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58Expected: Codex confirms the new model in the transcript. Run `/status` to verify the change.73Expected: Codex confirms the new model in the transcript. Run `/status` to verify the change.

59 74

75### Toggle Fast mode with `/fast`

771. Type `/fast on`, `/fast off`, or `/fast status`.

782. If you want the setting to persist, confirm the update when Codex offers to save it.

80Expected: Codex reports whether Fast mode is on or off for the current thread. In the TUI footer, you can also show a Fast mode status-line item with `/statusline`.

60### Set a communication style with `/personality`82### Set a communication style with `/personality`

61 83

62Use `/personality` to change how Codex communicates without rewriting your prompt.84Use `/personality` to change how Codex communicates without rewriting your prompt.

641. In an active conversation, type `/personality` and press Enter.861. In an active conversation, type `/personality` and press Enter.

652. Choose a style from the popup.872. Choose a style from the popup.

66 88

~~67Expected: Codex confirms the new style in the transcript and uses it for later responses in the thread.~~89Expected: Codex confirms the new style in the transcript and uses it for later

90responses in the thread.

68 91

~~69Codex supports `friendly`, `pragmatic`, and `none` personalities. Use `none` to disable personality instructions.~~92Codex supports `friendly`, `pragmatic`, and `none` personalities. Use `none`

93to disable personality instructions.

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71If the active model doesn't support personality-specific instructions, Codex hides this command.95If the active model doesn't support personality-specific instructions, Codex hides this command.

72 96

73### Switch to plan mode with `/plan`97### Switch to plan mode with `/plan`

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~~751. Type `/plan` and press Enter to switch the active conversation into plan mode.~~991. Type `/plan` and press Enter to switch the active conversation into plan

100 mode.

762. Optional: provide inline prompt text (for example, `/plan Propose a migration plan for this service`).1012. Optional: provide inline prompt text (for example, `/plan Propose a migration plan for this service`).

773. You can paste content or attach images while using inline `/plan` arguments.1023. You can paste content or attach images while using inline `/plan` arguments.

78 103

83### Toggle experimental features with `/experimental`108### Toggle experimental features with `/experimental`

84 109

851. Type `/experimental` and press Enter.1101. Type `/experimental` and press Enter.

~~862. Toggle the features you want (for example, **Multi-agents**), then restart Codex.~~1112. Toggle the features you want (for example, Apps or Smart Approvals), then restart Codex if the prompt asks you to.

87 112

88Expected: Codex saves your feature choices to config and applies them on restart.113Expected: Codex saves your feature choices to config and applies them on restart.

89 114

115### Clear the terminal and start a new chat with `/clear`

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1171. Type `/clear` and press Enter.

118

119Expected: Codex clears the terminal, resets the visible transcript, and starts

120a fresh chat in the same CLI session.

121

122Unlike <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>L</kbd>, `/clear` starts a new conversation.

123

124<kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>L</kbd> only clears the terminal view and keeps the current

125chat. Codex disables both actions while a task is in progress.

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90### Update permissions with `/permissions`127### Update permissions with `/permissions`

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921. Type `/permissions` and press Enter.1291. Type `/permissions` and press Enter.

~~932. Select the approval preset that matches your comfort level, for example `Auto` for hands-off runs or `Read Only` to review edits.~~1302. Select the approval preset that matches your comfort level, for example

131 `Auto` for hands-off runs or `Read Only` to review edits.

132

133Expected: Codex announces the updated policy. Future actions respect the

134updated approval mode until you change it again.

135

136### Copy the latest response with `/copy`

137

1381. Type `/copy` and press Enter.

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140Expected: Codex copies the latest completed Codex output to your clipboard.

141

142If a turn is still running, `/copy` uses the latest completed output instead of

143the in-progress response. The command is unavailable before the first completed

144Codex output and immediately after a rollback.

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~~95Expected: Codex announces the updated policy. Future actions respect the new approval mode until you change it again.~~146You can also press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>O</kbd> from the main TUI to copy the

147latest completed response without opening the slash command menu.

96 148

97### Grant sandbox read access with `/sandbox-add-read-dir`149### Grant sandbox read access with `/sandbox-add-read-dir`

98 150

1011. Type `/sandbox-add-read-dir C:\absolute\directory\path` and press Enter.1531. Type `/sandbox-add-read-dir C:\absolute\directory\path` and press Enter.

1022. Confirm the path is an existing absolute directory.1542. Confirm the path is an existing absolute directory.

103 155

104Expected: Codex refreshes the Windows sandbox policy and grants read access to that directory for later commands that run in the sandbox.156Expected: Codex refreshes the Windows sandbox policy and grants read access to

157that directory for later commands that run in the sandbox.

105 158

106### Inspect the session with `/status`159### Inspect the session with `/status`

107 160

1081. In any conversation, type `/status`.1611. In any conversation, type `/status`.

1092. Review the output for the active model, approval policy, writable roots, and current token usage.1622. Review the output for the active model, approval policy, writable roots, and current token usage.

110 163

111Expected: You see a summary like what `codex status` prints in the shell, confirming Codex is operating where you expect.164Expected: You see a summary like what `codex status` prints in the shell,

165confirming Codex is operating where you expect.

112 166

113### Inspect config layers with `/debug-config`167### Inspect config layers with `/debug-config`

114 168

1151. Type `/debug-config`.1691. Type `/debug-config`.

1162. Review the output for config layer order (lowest precedence first), on/off state, and policy sources.1702. Review the output for config layer order (lowest precedence first), on/off

171 state, and policy sources.

117 172

118Expected: Codex prints layer diagnostics plus policy details such as `allowed_approval_policies`, `allowed_sandbox_modes`, `mcp_servers`, `rules`, `enforce_residency`, and `experimental_network` when configured.173Expected: Codex prints layer diagnostics plus policy details such as

174`allowed_approval_policies`, `allowed_sandbox_modes`, `mcp_servers`, `rules`,

175`enforce_residency`, and `experimental_network` when configured.

119 176

120Use this output to debug why an effective setting differs from `config.toml`.177Use this output to debug why an effective setting differs from `config.toml`.

121 178

1241. Type `/statusline`.1811. Type `/statusline`.

1252. Use the picker to toggle and reorder items, then confirm.1822. Use the picker to toggle and reorder items, then confirm.

126 183

127Expected: The footer status line updates immediately and persists to `tui.status_line` in `config.toml`.184Expected: The footer status line updates immediately and persists to

185`tui.status_line` in `config.toml`.

128 186

129Available status-line items include model, model+reasoning, context stats, rate limits, git branch, token counters, session id, current directory/project root, and Codex version.187Available status-line items include model, model+reasoning, context stats, rate

188limits, git branch, token counters, session id, current directory/project root,

189and Codex version.

190

191### Configure terminal title items with `/title`

192

1931. Type `/title`.

1942. Use the picker to toggle and reorder items, then confirm.

195

196Expected: The terminal window or tab title updates immediately and persists to

197`tui.terminal_title` in `config.toml`.

198

199Available title items include app name, project, spinner, status, thread, git

200branch, model, and task progress.

130 201

131### Check background terminals with `/ps`202### Check background terminals with `/ps`

132 203

1331. Type `/ps`.2041. Type `/ps`.

1342. Review the list of background terminals and their status.2052. Review the list of background terminals and their status.

135 206

136Expected: Codex shows each background terminal’s command plus up to three recent, non-empty output lines so you can gauge progress at a glance.207Expected: Codex shows each background terminal's command plus up to three

208recent, non-empty output lines so you can gauge progress at a glance.

137 209

138Background terminals appear when `unified_exec` is in use; otherwise, the list may be empty.210Background terminals appear when `unified_exec` is in use; otherwise, the list may be empty.

139 211

212### Stop background terminals with `/stop`

213

2141. Type `/stop`.

2152. Confirm if Codex asks before stopping the listed terminals.

216

217Expected: Codex stops all background terminals for the current session. `/clean`

218is still available as an alias for `/stop`.

219

140### Keep transcripts lean with `/compact`220### Keep transcripts lean with `/compact`

141 221

1421. After a long exchange, type `/compact`.2221. After a long exchange, type `/compact`.

1432. Confirm when Codex offers to summarize the conversation so far.2232. Confirm when Codex offers to summarize the conversation so far.

144 224

145Expected: Codex replaces earlier turns with a concise summary, freeing context while keeping critical details.225Expected: Codex replaces earlier turns with a concise summary, freeing context

226while keeping critical details.

146 227

147### Review changes with `/diff`228### Review changes with `/diff`

148 229

1491. Type `/diff` to inspect the Git diff.2301. Type `/diff` to inspect the Git diff.

1502. Scroll through the output inside the CLI to review edits and added files.2312. Scroll through the output inside the CLI to review edits and added files.

151 232

152Expected: Codex shows changes you’ve staged, changes you haven’t staged yet, and files Git hasn’t started tracking, so you can decide what to keep.233Expected: Codex shows changes you've staged, changes you haven't staged yet,

234and files Git hasn't started tracking, so you can decide what to keep.

153 235

154### Highlight files with `/mention`236### Highlight files with `/mention`

155 237

162 244

1631. Type `/new` and press Enter.2451. Type `/new` and press Enter.

164 246

165Expected: Codex starts a fresh conversation in the same CLI session, so you can switch tasks without leaving your terminal.247Expected: Codex starts a fresh conversation in the same CLI session, so you

248can switch tasks without leaving your terminal.

249

250Unlike `/clear`, `/new` doesn't clear the current terminal view first.

166 251

167### Resume a saved conversation with `/resume`252### Resume a saved conversation with `/resume`

168 253

1691. Type `/resume` and press Enter.2541. Type `/resume` and press Enter.

1702. Choose the session you want from the saved-session picker.2552. Choose the session you want from the saved-session picker.

171 256

172Expected: Codex reloads the selected conversation’s transcript so you can pick up where you left off, keeping the original history intact.257Expected: Codex reloads the selected conversation's transcript so you can pick

258up where you left off, keeping the original history intact.

173 259

174### Fork the current conversation with `/fork`260### Fork the current conversation with `/fork`

175 261

1761. Type `/fork` and press Enter.2621. Type `/fork` and press Enter.

177 263

178Expected: Codex clones the current conversation into a new thread with a fresh ID, leaving the original transcript untouched so you can explore an alternative approach in parallel.264Expected: Codex clones the current conversation into a new thread with a fresh

265ID, leaving the original transcript untouched so you can explore an alternative

266approach in parallel.

179 267

180If you need to fork a saved session instead of the current one, run `codex fork` in your terminal to open the session picker.268If you need to fork a saved session instead of the current one, run

269`codex fork` in your terminal to open the session picker.

181 270

182### Generate `AGENTS.md` with `/init`271### Generate `AGENTS.md` with `/init`

183 272

1841. Run `/init` in the directory where you want Codex to look for persistent instructions.2731. Run `/init` in the directory where you want Codex to look for persistent instructions.

1852. Review the generated `AGENTS.md`, then edit it to match your repository conventions.2742. Review the generated `AGENTS.md`, then edit it to match your repository conventions.

186 275

187Expected: Codex creates an `AGENTS.md` scaffold you can refine and commit for future sessions.276Expected: Codex creates an `AGENTS.md` scaffold you can refine and commit for

277future sessions.

188 278

189### Ask for a working tree review with `/review`279### Ask for a working tree review with `/review`

190 280

1911. Type `/review`.2811. Type `/review`.

1922. Follow up with `/diff` if you want to inspect the exact file changes.2822. Follow up with `/diff` if you want to inspect the exact file changes.

193 283

194Expected: Codex summarizes issues it finds in your working tree, focusing on behavior changes and missing tests. It uses the current session model unless you set `review_model` in `config.toml`.284Expected: Codex summarizes issues it finds in your working tree, focusing on

285behavior changes and missing tests. It uses the current session model unless

286you set `review_model` in `config.toml`.

195 287

196### List MCP tools with `/mcp`288### List MCP tools with `/mcp`

197 289

2051. Type `/apps`.2971. Type `/apps`.

2062. Pick an app from the list.2982. Pick an app from the list.

207 299

208Expected: Codex inserts the app mention into the composer as `$app-slug`, so you can immediately ask Codex to use it.300Expected: Codex inserts the app mention into the composer as `$app-slug`, so

301you can immediately ask Codex to use it.

302

303### Browse plugins with `/plugins`

304

3051. Type `/plugins`.

3062. Choose a marketplace tab, then pick a plugin to inspect its capabilities or available actions.

307

308Expected: Codex opens the plugin browser so you can review installed plugins,

309discoverable plugins that your configuration allows, and installed plugin state.

310Press <kbd>Space</kbd> on an installed plugin to toggle its enabled state.

209 311

210### Switch agent threads with `/agent`312### Switch agent threads with `/agent`

211 313

2121. Type `/agent` and press Enter.3141. Type `/agent` and press Enter.

2132. Select the thread you want from the picker.3152. Select the thread you want from the picker.

214 316

215Expected: Codex switches the active thread so you can inspect or continue that agent’s work.317Expected: Codex switches the active thread so you can inspect or continue that

318agent's work.

216 319

217### Send feedback with `/feedback`320### Send feedback with `/feedback`

218 321

2191. Type `/feedback` and press Enter.3221. Type `/feedback` and press Enter.

2202. Follow the prompts to include logs or diagnostics.3232. Follow the prompts to include logs or diagnostics.

221 324

222Expected: Codex collects the requested diagnostics and submits them to the maintainers.325Expected: Codex collects the requested diagnostics and submits them to the

326maintainers.

223 327

224### Sign out with `/logout`328### Sign out with `/logout`

225 329

2321. Type `/quit` (or `/exit`) and press Enter.3361. Type `/quit` (or `/exit`) and press Enter.

233 337

234Expected: Codex exits immediately. Save or commit any important work first.338Expected: Codex exits immediately. Save or commit any important work first.

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