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

2 2 

3Control Codex during interactive sessions3Slash 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.

18 

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.

15 23 

16| Command | Purpose | When to use it |24| Command | Purpose | When to use it |

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. |

20| [`/agent`](#switch-agent-threads-with-agent) | Switch the active agent thread. | Inspect or continue work in a spawned sub-agent thread. |28| [`/agent`](#switch-agent-threads-with-agent) | Switch the active agent thread. | Inspect or continue work in a spawned subagent thread. |

21| [`/apps`](#browse-apps-with-apps) | Browse apps (connectors) and insert them into your prompt. | Attach an app as `$app-slug` before asking Codex to use it. |29| [`/apps`](#browse-apps-with-apps) | Browse apps (connectors) and insert them into your prompt. | Attach an app as `$app-slug` before asking Codex to use it. |

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`. |

23| [`/diff`](#review-changes-with-diff) | Show the Git diff, including files Git isn't tracking yet. | Review Codex's edits before you commit or run tests. |34| [`/diff`](#review-changes-with-diff) | Show the Git diff, including files Git isn't tracking yet. | Review Codex's edits before you commit or run tests. |

24| [`/exit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI (same as `/quit`). | Alternative spelling; both commands exit the session. |35| [`/exit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI (same as `/quit`). | Alternative spelling; both commands exit the session. |

25| [`/experimental`](#toggle-experimental-features-with-experimental) | Toggle experimental features. | Enable optional features such as sub-agents from the CLI. |36| [`/experimental`](#toggle-experimental-features-with-experimental) | Toggle experimental features. | Enable optional features such as subagents from the CLI. |

26| [`/feedback`](#send-feedback-with-feedback) | Send logs to the Codex maintainers. | Report issues or share diagnostics with support. |37| [`/feedback`](#send-feedback-with-feedback) | Send logs to the Codex maintainers. | Report issues or share diagnostics with support. |

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. |

28| [`/logout`](#sign-out-with-logout) | Sign out of Codex. | Clear local credentials when using a shared machine. |39| [`/logout`](#sign-out-with-logout) | Sign out of Codex. | Clear local credentials when using a shared machine. |

29| [`/mcp`](#list-mcp-tools-with-mcp) | List configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. | Check which external tools Codex can call during the session. |40| [`/mcp`](#list-mcp-tools-with-mcp) | List configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. | Check which external tools Codex can call during the session; add `verbose` for server details. |

30| [`/mention`](#highlight-files-with-mention) | Attach a file to the conversation. | Point Codex at specific files or folders you want it to inspect next. |41| [`/mention`](#highlight-files-with-mention) | Attach a file to the conversation. | Point Codex at specific files or folders you want it to inspect next. |

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 supported models. | 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. |

45| [`/goal`](#set-or-view-an-experimental-task-goal-with-goal) | Set or view an experimental goal for a long-running task. | Give Codex a persistent target to track while a larger task runs. Requires `features.goals`. |

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. |46| [`/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. |47| [`/ps`](#check-background-terminals-with-ps) | Show experimental background terminals and their recent output. | Check long-running commands without leaving the main transcript. |

48| [`/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. |49| [`/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. |

50| [`/side`](#start-a-side-conversation-with-side) | Start an ephemeral side conversation. | Ask a focused follow-up without disrupting the main thread's 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. |51| [`/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. |52| [`/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. |

38| [`/quit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI. | Leave the session immediately. |53| [`/quit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI. | Leave the session immediately. |


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. |55| [`/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. |56| [`/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. |57| [`/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. |

58| [`/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. |

59| [`/keymap`](#remap-tui-shortcuts-with-keymap) | Remap TUI keyboard shortcuts. | Inspect and persist custom shortcut bindings in `config.toml`. |

43 60 

44`/quit` and `/exit` both exit the CLI. Use them only after you have saved or committed any important work.61`/quit` and `/exit` both exit the CLI. Use them only after you have saved or

62committed any important work.

45 63 

46The `/approvals` command still works as an alias, but it no longer appears in the slash popup list.64The `/approvals` command still works as an alias, but it no longer appears in the slash popup list.

47 65 


57 75 

58Expected: Codex confirms the new model in the transcript. Run `/status` to verify the change.76Expected: Codex confirms the new model in the transcript. Run `/status` to verify the change.

59 77 

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

79 

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

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

82 

83Expected: 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`.

84 

60### Set a communication style with `/personality`85### Set a communication style with `/personality`

61 86 

62Use `/personality` to change how Codex communicates without rewriting your prompt.87Use `/personality` to change how Codex communicates without rewriting your prompt.


641. In an active conversation, type `/personality` and press Enter.891. In an active conversation, type `/personality` and press Enter.

652. Choose a style from the popup.902. Choose a style from the popup.

66 91 

67Expected: Codex confirms the new style in the transcript and uses it for later responses in the thread.92Expected: Codex confirms the new style in the transcript and uses it for later

93responses in the thread.

68 94 

69Codex supports `friendly`, `pragmatic`, and `none` personalities. Use `none` to disable personality instructions.95Codex supports `friendly`, `pragmatic`, and `none` personalities. Use `none`

96to disable personality instructions.

70 97 

71If the active model doesn't support personality-specific instructions, Codex hides this command.98If the active model doesn't support personality-specific instructions, Codex hides this command.

72 99 

73### Switch to plan mode with `/plan`100### Switch to plan mode with `/plan`

74 101 

751. Type `/plan` and press Enter to switch the active conversation into plan mode.1021. Type `/plan` and press Enter to switch the active conversation into plan

762. Optional: provide inline prompt text (for example, `/plan Propose a migration plan for this service`).103 mode.

1042. Optional: provide inline prompt text (for example, `/plan Propose a

105migration plan for this service`).

773. You can paste content or attach images while using inline `/plan` arguments.1063. You can paste content or attach images while using inline `/plan` arguments.

78 107 

79Expected: Codex enters plan mode and uses your optional inline prompt as the first planning request.108Expected: Codex enters plan mode and uses your optional inline prompt as the first planning request.

80 109 

81While a task is already running, `/plan` is temporarily unavailable.110While a task is already running, `/plan` is temporarily unavailable.

82 111 

112### Set an experimental goal with `/goal`

113 

114`/goal` is experimental and only available when `features.goals` is enabled. To enable it, open `/experimental` or add `goals = true` under `[features]` in `config.toml`.

115 

1161. Type `/goal <objective>` to set the goal, for example `/goal Finish the migration and keep tests green`.

1172. Type `/goal` to view the current goal.

1183. Use `/goal pause`, `/goal resume`, or `/goal clear` to pause, resume, or remove it.

119 

120Expected: Codex keeps the goal attached to the active thread while work continues.

121 

83### Toggle experimental features with `/experimental`122### Toggle experimental features with `/experimental`

84 123 

851. Type `/experimental` and press Enter.1241. Type `/experimental` and press Enter.

862. Toggle the features you want (for example, **Multi-agents**), then restart Codex.1252. Toggle the features you want (for example, Apps or Smart Approvals), then restart Codex if the prompt asks you to.

87 126 

88Expected: Codex saves your feature choices to config and applies them on restart.127Expected: Codex saves your feature choices to config and applies them on restart.

89 128 

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

130 

1311. Type `/clear` and press Enter.

132 

133Expected: Codex clears the terminal, resets the visible transcript, and starts

134a fresh chat in the same CLI session.

135 

136Unlike <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>L</kbd>, `/clear` starts a new conversation.

137 

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

139chat. Codex disables both actions while a task is in progress.

140 

90### Update permissions with `/permissions`141### Update permissions with `/permissions`

91 142 

921. Type `/permissions` and press Enter.1431. 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.1442. Select the approval preset that matches your comfort level, for example

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

146 

147Expected: Codex announces the updated policy. Future actions respect the

148updated approval mode until you change it again.

149 

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

151 

1521. Type `/copy` and press Enter.

94 153 

95Expected: Codex announces the updated policy. Future actions respect the new approval mode until you change it again.154Expected: Codex copies the latest completed Codex output to your clipboard.

155 

156If a turn is still running, `/copy` uses the latest completed output instead of

157the in-progress response. The command is unavailable before the first completed

158Codex output and immediately after a rollback.

159 

160You can also press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>O</kbd> from the main TUI to copy the

161latest completed response without opening the slash command menu.

96 162 

97### Grant sandbox read access with `/sandbox-add-read-dir`163### Grant sandbox read access with `/sandbox-add-read-dir`

98 164 


1011. Type `/sandbox-add-read-dir C:\absolute\directory\path` and press Enter.1671. Type `/sandbox-add-read-dir C:\absolute\directory\path` and press Enter.

1022. Confirm the path is an existing absolute directory.1682. Confirm the path is an existing absolute directory.

103 169 

104Expected: Codex refreshes the Windows sandbox policy and grants read access to that directory for later commands that run in the sandbox.170Expected: Codex refreshes the Windows sandbox policy and grants read access to

171that directory for later commands that run in the sandbox.

105 172 

106### Inspect the session with `/status`173### Inspect the session with `/status`

107 174 

1081. In any conversation, type `/status`.1751. In any conversation, type `/status`.

1092. Review the output for the active model, approval policy, writable roots, and current token usage.1762. Review the output for the active model, approval policy, writable roots, and current token usage.

110 177 

111Expected: You see a summary like what `codex status` prints in the shell, confirming Codex is operating where you expect.178Expected: You see a summary like what `codex status` prints in the shell,

179confirming Codex is operating where you expect.

112 180 

113### Inspect config layers with `/debug-config`181### Inspect config layers with `/debug-config`

114 182 

1151. Type `/debug-config`.1831. Type `/debug-config`.

1162. Review the output for config layer order (lowest precedence first), on/off state, and policy sources.1842. Review the output for config layer order (lowest precedence first), on/off

185 state, and policy sources.

117 186 

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.187Expected: Codex prints layer diagnostics plus policy details such as

188`allowed_approval_policies`, `allowed_sandbox_modes`, `mcp_servers`, `rules`,

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

119 190 

120Use this output to debug why an effective setting differs from `config.toml`.191Use this output to debug why an effective setting differs from `config.toml`.

121 192 


1241. Type `/statusline`.1951. Type `/statusline`.

1252. Use the picker to toggle and reorder items, then confirm.1962. Use the picker to toggle and reorder items, then confirm.

126 197 

127Expected: The footer status line updates immediately and persists to `tui.status_line` in `config.toml`.198Expected: The footer status line updates immediately and persists to

199`tui.status_line` in `config.toml`.

200 

201Available status-line items include model, model+reasoning, context stats, rate

202limits, git branch, token counters, session id, current directory/project root,

203and Codex version.

204 

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

206 

2071. Type `/title`.

2082. Use the picker to toggle and reorder items, then confirm.

209 

210Expected: The terminal window or tab title updates immediately and persists to

211`tui.terminal_title` in `config.toml`.

212 

213Available title items include app name, project, spinner, status, thread, git

214branch, model, and task progress.

215 

216### Remap TUI shortcuts with `/keymap`

217 

218Use `/keymap` to inspect, update, and persist keyboard shortcut bindings for the TUI.

219 

2201. Type `/keymap`.

2212. Pick the shortcut context and action you want to change.

2223. Enter the new binding or remove the existing one.

128 223 

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.224Expected: Codex updates the active keymap and writes the custom binding to `tui.keymap` in `config.toml`.

225 

226Key bindings use names such as `ctrl-a`, `shift-enter`, and `page-down`. Context-specific bindings override `tui.keymap.global`; an empty binding list unbinds the action.

130 227 

131### Check background terminals with `/ps`228### Check background terminals with `/ps`

132 229 

1331. Type `/ps`.2301. Type `/ps`.

1342. Review the list of background terminals and their status.2312. Review the list of background terminals and their status.

135 232 

136Expected: Codex shows each background terminals command plus up to three recent, non-empty output lines so you can gauge progress at a glance.233Expected: Codex shows each background terminal's command plus up to three

234recent, non-empty output lines so you can gauge progress at a glance.

137 235 

138Background terminals appear when `unified_exec` is in use; otherwise, the list may be empty.236Background terminals appear when `unified_exec` is in use; otherwise, the list may be empty.

139 237 

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

239 

2401. Type `/stop`.

2412. Confirm if Codex asks before stopping the listed terminals.

242 

243Expected: Codex stops all background terminals for the current session. `/clean`

244is still available as an alias for `/stop`.

245 

140### Keep transcripts lean with `/compact`246### Keep transcripts lean with `/compact`

141 247 

1421. After a long exchange, type `/compact`.2481. After a long exchange, type `/compact`.

1432. Confirm when Codex offers to summarize the conversation so far.2492. Confirm when Codex offers to summarize the conversation so far.

144 250 

145Expected: Codex replaces earlier turns with a concise summary, freeing context while keeping critical details.251Expected: Codex replaces earlier turns with a concise summary, freeing context

252while keeping critical details.

146 253 

147### Review changes with `/diff`254### Review changes with `/diff`

148 255 

1491. Type `/diff` to inspect the Git diff.2561. Type `/diff` to inspect the Git diff.

1502. Scroll through the output inside the CLI to review edits and added files.2572. Scroll through the output inside the CLI to review edits and added files.

151 258 

152Expected: Codex shows changes youve staged, changes you havent staged yet, and files Git hasn’t started tracking, so you can decide what to keep.259Expected: Codex shows changes you've staged, changes you haven't staged yet,

260and files Git hasn't started tracking, so you can decide what to keep.

153 261 

154### Highlight files with `/mention`262### Highlight files with `/mention`

155 263 


162 270 

1631. Type `/new` and press Enter.2711. Type `/new` and press Enter.

164 272 

165Expected: Codex starts a fresh conversation in the same CLI session, so you can switch tasks without leaving your terminal.273Expected: Codex starts a fresh conversation in the same CLI session, so you

274can switch tasks without leaving your terminal.

275 

276Unlike `/clear`, `/new` doesn't clear the current terminal view first.

166 277 

167### Resume a saved conversation with `/resume`278### Resume a saved conversation with `/resume`

168 279 

1691. Type `/resume` and press Enter.2801. Type `/resume` and press Enter.

1702. Choose the session you want from the saved-session picker.2812. Choose the session you want from the saved-session picker.

171 282 

172Expected: Codex reloads the selected conversations transcript so you can pick up where you left off, keeping the original history intact.283Expected: Codex reloads the selected conversation's transcript so you can pick

284up where you left off, keeping the original history intact.

173 285 

174### Fork the current conversation with `/fork`286### Fork the current conversation with `/fork`

175 287 

1761. Type `/fork` and press Enter.2881. Type `/fork` and press Enter.

177 289 

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.290Expected: Codex clones the current conversation into a new thread with a fresh

291ID, leaving the original transcript untouched so you can explore an alternative

292approach in parallel.

179 293 

180If you need to fork a saved session instead of the current one, run `codex fork` in your terminal to open the session picker.294If you need to fork a saved session instead of the current one, run

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

296 

297### Start a side conversation with `/side`

298 

299Use `/side` to start an ephemeral fork from the current conversation without switching away from the main task.

300 

3011. Type `/side` to open a side conversation.

3022. Optionally add inline text, for example `/side Check whether this plan has an obvious risk`.

3033. Return to the parent thread after the focused detour finishes.

304 

305Expected: Codex opens a side conversation whose transcript is separate from the parent thread. While you are in side mode, the TUI continues to show parent-thread status so you can see whether the main task is still running.

306 

307`/side` is unavailable inside another side conversation and during review mode.

181 308 

182### Generate `AGENTS.md` with `/init`309### Generate `AGENTS.md` with `/init`

183 310 

1841. Run `/init` in the directory where you want Codex to look for persistent instructions.3111. 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.3122. Review the generated `AGENTS.md`, then edit it to match your repository conventions.

186 313 

187Expected: Codex creates an `AGENTS.md` scaffold you can refine and commit for future sessions.314Expected: Codex creates an `AGENTS.md` scaffold you can refine and commit for

315future sessions.

188 316 

189### Ask for a working tree review with `/review`317### Ask for a working tree review with `/review`

190 318 

1911. Type `/review`.3191. Type `/review`.

1922. Follow up with `/diff` if you want to inspect the exact file changes.3202. Follow up with `/diff` if you want to inspect the exact file changes.

193 321 

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`.322Expected: Codex summarizes issues it finds in your working tree, focusing on

323behavior changes and missing tests. It uses the current session model unless

324you set `review_model` in `config.toml`.

195 325 

196### List MCP tools with `/mcp`326### List MCP tools with `/mcp`

197 327 


200 330 

201Expected: You see the configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools Codex can call in this session.331Expected: You see the configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools Codex can call in this session.

202 332 

333Use `/mcp verbose` to include detailed server diagnostics. If you pass anything other than `verbose`, Codex shows the command usage.

334 

203### Browse apps with `/apps`335### Browse apps with `/apps`

204 336 

2051. Type `/apps`.3371. Type `/apps`.

2062. Pick an app from the list.3382. Pick an app from the list.

207 339 

208Expected: Codex inserts the app mention into the composer as `$app-slug`, so you can immediately ask Codex to use it.340Expected: Codex inserts the app mention into the composer as `$app-slug`, so

341you can immediately ask Codex to use it.

342 

343### Browse plugins with `/plugins`

344 

3451. Type `/plugins`.

3462. Choose a marketplace tab, then pick a plugin to inspect its capabilities or available actions.

347 

348Expected: Codex opens the plugin browser so you can review installed plugins,

349discoverable plugins that your configuration allows, and installed plugin state.

350Press <kbd>Space</kbd> on an installed plugin to toggle its enabled state.

209 351 

210### Switch agent threads with `/agent`352### Switch agent threads with `/agent`

211 353 

2121. Type `/agent` and press Enter.3541. Type `/agent` and press Enter.

2132. Select the thread you want from the picker.3552. Select the thread you want from the picker.

214 356 

215Expected: Codex switches the active thread so you can inspect or continue that agent’s work.357Expected: Codex switches the active thread so you can inspect or continue that

358agent's work.

216 359 

217### Send feedback with `/feedback`360### Send feedback with `/feedback`

218 361 

2191. Type `/feedback` and press Enter.3621. Type `/feedback` and press Enter.

2202. Follow the prompts to include logs or diagnostics.3632. Follow the prompts to include logs or diagnostics.

221 364 

222Expected: Codex collects the requested diagnostics and submits them to the maintainers.365Expected: Codex collects the requested diagnostics and submits them to the

366maintainers.

223 367 

224### Sign out with `/logout`368### Sign out with `/logout`

225 369 


2321. Type `/quit` (or `/exit`) and press Enter.3761. Type `/quit` (or `/exit`) and press Enter.

233 377 

234Expected: Codex exits immediately. Save or commit any important work first.378Expected: Codex exits immediately. Save or commit any important work first.

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