cli/slash-commands.md Codex Docs, 2026-04-20 18:26 UTC → 2026-05-18 22:01 UTC

9 9 

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

11- Steer an active session with commands like `/model`, `/fast`,11- Steer an active session with commands like `/model`, `/fast`,

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

13 13 

14## Built-in slash commands14## Built-in slash commands

15 15 

16Codex ships with the following commands. Open the slash popup and start typing16Codex ships with the following commands. Open the slash popup and start typing

17the command name to filter the list.17the command name to filter the list.

18 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.

23 

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

20| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |25| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

21| [`/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. |

27| [`/ide`](#include-ide-context-with-ide) | Include open files, current selection, and other IDE context. | Pull editor context into the next prompt without re-explaining what's open in your IDE. |

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

29| [`/vim`](#toggle-vim-mode-with-vim) | Toggle Vim mode for the composer. | Switch between Vim normal/insert behavior and the default composer editing mode. |

22| [`/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| [`/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. |

23| [`/agent`](#switch-agent-threads-with-agent) | Switch the active agent thread. | Inspect or continue work in a spawned subagent thread. |31| [`/agent`](#switch-agent-threads-with-agent) | Switch the active agent thread. | Inspect or continue work in a spawned subagent thread. |

24| [`/apps`](#browse-apps-with-apps) | Browse apps (connectors) and insert them into your prompt. | Attach an app as `$app-slug` before asking Codex to use it. |32| [`/apps`](#browse-apps-with-apps) | Browse apps (connectors) and insert them into your prompt. | Attach an app as `$app-slug` before asking Codex to use it. |

25| [`/plugins`](#browse-plugins-with-plugins) | Browse installed and discoverable plugins. | Inspect plugin tools, install suggested plugins, or manage plugin availability. |33| [`/plugins`](#browse-plugins-with-plugins) | Browse installed and discoverable plugins. | Inspect plugin tools, install suggested plugins, or manage plugin availability. |

34| [`/hooks`](#review-hooks-with-hooks) | Review lifecycle hooks. | Inspect configured hooks, trust new or changed hooks, or disable non-managed hooks before they run. |

26| [`/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. |35| [`/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. |

27| [`/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. |36| [`/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. |

28| [`/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. |37| [`/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`. |

29| [`/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. |38| [`/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. |

30| [`/exit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI (same as `/quit`). | Alternative spelling; both commands exit the session. |39| [`/exit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI (same as `/quit`). | Alternative spelling; both commands exit the session. |

31| [`/experimental`](#toggle-experimental-features-with-experimental) | Toggle experimental features. | Enable optional features such as subagents from the CLI. |40| [`/experimental`](#toggle-experimental-features-with-experimental) | Toggle experimental features. | Enable optional features such as subagents from the CLI. |

41| [`/approve`](#approve-an-auto-review-denial-with-approve) | Approve one retry of a recent auto review denial. | Retry a command or action that the auto reviewer denied. |

42| [`/memories`](#configure-memories-with-memories) | Configure memory use and generation. | Turn memory injection or memory generation on or off without leaving the TUI. |

43| [`/skills`](#use-skills-with-skills) | Browse and use skills. | Improve task-specific behavior by selecting a relevant local skill. |

44| [`/hooks`](#view-lifecycle-hooks-with-hooks) | View and manage lifecycle hooks. | Inspect hook configuration loaded into the current session. |

32| [`/feedback`](#send-feedback-with-feedback) | Send logs to the Codex maintainers. | Report issues or share diagnostics with support. |45| [`/feedback`](#send-feedback-with-feedback) | Send logs to the Codex maintainers. | Report issues or share diagnostics with support. |

33| [`/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. |46| [`/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. |

34| [`/logout`](#sign-out-with-logout) | Sign out of Codex. | Clear local credentials when using a shared machine. |47| [`/logout`](#sign-out-with-logout) | Sign out of Codex. | Clear local credentials when using a shared machine. |

35| [`/mcp`](#list-mcp-tools-with-mcp) | List configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. | Check which external tools Codex can call during the session. |48| [`/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. |

36| [`/mention`](#highlight-files-with-mention) | Attach a file to the conversation. | Point Codex at specific files or folders you want it to inspect next. |49| [`/mention`](#highlight-files-with-mention) | Attach a file to the conversation. | Point Codex at specific files or folders you want it to inspect next. |

37| [`/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. |50| [`/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. |

38| [`/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. |51| [`/fast`](#toggle-fast-mode-with-fast) | Toggle a Fast service tier when the model catalog exposes one. | Turn the current model's Fast tier on or off, or check whether the thread is using it. |

39| [`/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. |52| [`/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. |

53| [`/goal`](#set-or-view-an-experimental-task-goal-with-goal) | Set, pause, resume, view, or clear a task goal. | Give Codex a persistent target to track while a larger task runs. Requires `features.goals`. |

40| [`/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. |54| [`/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. |

41| [`/ps`](#check-background-terminals-with-ps) | Show experimental background terminals and their recent output. | Check long-running commands without leaving the main transcript. |55| [`/ps`](#check-background-terminals-with-ps) | Show experimental background terminals and their recent output. | Check long-running commands without leaving the main transcript. |

42| [`/stop`](#stop-background-terminals-with-stop) | Stop all background terminals. | Cancel background terminal work started by the current session. |56| [`/stop`](#stop-background-terminals-with-stop) | Stop all background terminals. | Cancel background terminal work started by the current session. |

43| [`/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. |57| [`/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. |

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

59| [`/raw`](#toggle-raw-scrollback-with-raw) | Toggle raw scrollback mode. | Make terminal selection and copying less formatted while reviewing long output. |

44| [`/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. |60| [`/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. |

45| [`/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. |61| [`/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. |

46| [`/quit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI. | Leave the session immediately. |62| [`/quit`](#exit-the-cli-with-quit-or-exit) | Exit the CLI. | Leave the session immediately. |

49| [`/debug-config`](#inspect-config-layers-with-debug-config) | Print config layer and requirements diagnostics. | Debug precedence and policy requirements, including experimental network constraints. |65| [`/debug-config`](#inspect-config-layers-with-debug-config) | Print config layer and requirements diagnostics. | Debug precedence and policy requirements, including experimental network constraints. |

50| [`/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. |66| [`/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. |

51| [`/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. |67| [`/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. |

68| [`/theme`](#choose-a-syntax-theme-with-theme) | Choose a syntax-highlighting theme. | Preview and persist a terminal syntax-highlighting theme. |

52 69 

53`/quit` and `/exit` both exit the CLI. Use them only after you have saved or70`/quit` and `/exit` both exit the CLI. Use them only after you have saved or

54committed any important work.71committed any important work.

55 72 

56The `/approvals` command still works as an alias, but it no longer appears in the slash popup list.73Use `/permissions` to adjust what Codex can do without asking first. Use

74`/approve` only when you need to retry a recent action that automatic review

75denied.

57 76 

58## Control your session with slash commands77## Control your session with slash commands

59 78 

721. Type `/fast on`, `/fast off`, or `/fast status`.911. Type `/fast on`, `/fast off`, or `/fast status`.

732. If you want the setting to persist, confirm the update when Codex offers to save it.922. If you want the setting to persist, confirm the update when Codex offers to save it.

74 93 

75Expected: 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`.94Expected: Codex reports whether the current model's Fast service tier is on or

95off for the current thread. In the TUI footer, you can also show a Fast mode

96status-line item with `/statusline`.

97 

98Fast tier commands are catalog-driven. If the current model doesn't advertise a

99Fast tier, Codex won't show `/fast`.

76 100 

77### Set a communication style with `/personality`101### Set a communication style with `/personality`

78 102 

93 117 

941. Type `/plan` and press Enter to switch the active conversation into plan1181. Type `/plan` and press Enter to switch the active conversation into plan

95 mode.119 mode.

962. Optional: provide inline prompt text (for example, `/plan Propose a migration plan for this service`).1202. Optional: provide inline prompt text (for example, `/plan Propose a

121migration plan for this service`).

973. You can paste content or attach images while using inline `/plan` arguments.1223. You can paste content or attach images while using inline `/plan` arguments.

98 123 

99Expected: Codex enters plan mode and uses your optional inline prompt as the first planning request.124Expected: Codex enters plan mode and uses your optional inline prompt as the first planning request.

100 125 

101While a task is already running, `/plan` is temporarily unavailable.126While a task is already running, `/plan` is temporarily unavailable.

102 127 

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

129 

130`/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`.

131 

1321. Type `/goal <objective>` to set the goal, for example `/goal Finish the migration and keep tests green`.

1332. Type `/goal` to view the current goal.

1343. Use `/goal pause`, `/goal resume`, or `/goal clear` to pause, resume, or remove it.

135 

136Expected: Codex keeps the goal attached to the active thread while work continues.

137 

138Goal objectives must be non-empty and at most 4,000 characters. For longer

139instructions, put the details in a file and point the goal at that file.

140 

103### Toggle experimental features with `/experimental`141### Toggle experimental features with `/experimental`

104 142 

1051. Type `/experimental` and press Enter.1431. Type `/experimental` and press Enter.

107 145 

108Expected: Codex saves your feature choices to config and applies them on restart.146Expected: Codex saves your feature choices to config and applies them on restart.

109 147 

148### Approve an auto review denial with `/approve`

149 

150Use `/approve` when the automatic reviewer denied a recent action and you want

151Codex to retry it once.

152 

1531. Type `/approve`.

1542. Confirm the retry when Codex shows the relevant denied action.

155 

156Expected: Codex retries that denied action once under the current session

157policy.

158 

159### Configure memories with `/memories`

160 

1611. Type `/memories`.

1622. Choose whether Codex should use existing memories, generate new memories, or

163 keep memory behavior disabled.

164 

165Expected: Codex updates the relevant memory settings for future sessions.

166 

167### Use skills with `/skills`

168 

1691. Type `/skills`.

1702. Pick the skill you want Codex to apply.

171 

172Expected: Codex inserts the selected skill context so the next request follows

173that skill's instructions.

174 

175### View lifecycle hooks with `/hooks`

176 

1771. Type `/hooks`.

1782. Review the loaded lifecycle hook configuration.

179 

180Expected: Codex shows the hooks that can run in the current session.

181 

110### Clear the terminal and start a new chat with `/clear`182### Clear the terminal and start a new chat with `/clear`

111 183 

1121. Type `/clear` and press Enter.1841. Type `/clear` and press Enter.

128Expected: Codex announces the updated policy. Future actions respect the200Expected: Codex announces the updated policy. Future actions respect the

129updated approval mode until you change it again.201updated approval mode until you change it again.

130 202 

203### Include IDE context with `/ide`

204 

2051. Type `/ide`.

2062. Add optional inline text if you want to explain what Codex should do with the

207 current IDE selection or open files.

208 

209Expected: Codex includes available IDE context in the next prompt.

210 

211### Toggle Vim mode with `/vim`

212 

2131. Type `/vim`.

2142. Continue editing in the composer.

215 

216Expected: Codex toggles composer Vim mode for the current session. To make Vim

217mode the default for new sessions, set `tui.vim_mode_default = true` in

218`config.toml`.

219 

131### Copy the latest response with `/copy`220### Copy the latest response with `/copy`

132 221 

1331. Type `/copy` and press Enter.2221. Type `/copy` and press Enter.

138the in-progress response. The command is unavailable before the first completed227the in-progress response. The command is unavailable before the first completed

139Codex output and immediately after a rollback.228Codex output and immediately after a rollback.

140 229 

230You can also press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>O</kbd> from the main TUI to copy the

231latest completed response without opening the slash command menu.

232 

233### Toggle raw scrollback with `/raw`

234 

2351. Type `/raw`, `/raw on`, or `/raw off`.

236 

237Expected: Codex toggles raw scrollback mode, which makes terminal selection and

238copying more direct. You can also use the default <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>R</kbd>

239binding or persist the default with `tui.raw_output_mode = true`.

240 

141### Grant sandbox read access with `/sandbox-add-read-dir`241### Grant sandbox read access with `/sandbox-add-read-dir`

142 242 

143This command is available only when running the CLI natively on Windows.243This command is available only when running the CLI natively on Windows.

191Available title items include app name, project, spinner, status, thread, git291Available title items include app name, project, spinner, status, thread, git

192branch, model, and task progress.292branch, model, and task progress.

193 293 

294### Choose a syntax theme with `/theme`

295 

2961. Type `/theme`.

2972. Preview a theme from the picker, then confirm.

298 

299Expected: Codex updates syntax highlighting and persists the choice to

300`tui.theme` in `config.toml`.

301 

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

303 

304Use `/keymap` to inspect, update, and persist keyboard shortcut bindings for the TUI.

305 

3061. Type `/keymap`.

3072. Pick the shortcut context and action you want to change.

3083. Enter the new binding or remove the existing one.

309 

310Expected: Codex updates the active keymap and writes the custom binding to `tui.keymap` in `config.toml`.

311 

312Key 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.

313 

194### Check background terminals with `/ps`314### Check background terminals with `/ps`

195 315 

1961. Type `/ps`.3161. Type `/ps`.

260If you need to fork a saved session instead of the current one, run380If you need to fork a saved session instead of the current one, run

261`codex fork` in your terminal to open the session picker.381`codex fork` in your terminal to open the session picker.

262 382 

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

384 

385Use `/side` to start an ephemeral fork from the current conversation without switching away from the main task.

386 

3871. Type `/side` to open a side conversation.

3882. Optionally add inline text, for example `/side Check whether this plan has an obvious risk`.

3893. Return to the parent thread after the focused detour finishes.

390 

391Expected: 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.

392 

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

394 

263### Generate `AGENTS.md` with `/init`395### Generate `AGENTS.md` with `/init`

264 396 

2651. Run `/init` in the directory where you want Codex to look for persistent instructions.3971. Run `/init` in the directory where you want Codex to look for persistent instructions.

284 416 

285Expected: You see the configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools Codex can call in this session.417Expected: You see the configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools Codex can call in this session.

286 418 

419Use `/mcp verbose` to include detailed server diagnostics. If you pass anything other than `verbose`, Codex shows the command usage.

420 

287### Browse apps with `/apps`421### Browse apps with `/apps`

288 422 

2891. Type `/apps`.4231. Type `/apps`.

295### Browse plugins with `/plugins`429### Browse plugins with `/plugins`

296 430 

2971. Type `/plugins`.4311. Type `/plugins`.

2982. Pick a plugin from the list to inspect its capabilities or available actions.4322. Choose a marketplace tab, then pick a plugin to inspect its capabilities or available actions.

433 

434Expected: Codex opens the plugin browser so you can review installed plugins,

435discoverable plugins that your configuration allows, and installed plugin state.

436Press <kbd>Space</kbd> on an installed plugin to toggle its enabled state.

437 

438### Review hooks with `/hooks`

439 

4401. Type `/hooks`.

4412. Choose a hook event to inspect the matching handlers.

4423. Trust, disable, or re-enable non-managed hooks as needed.

299 443 

300Expected: Codex opens the plugin browser so you can review installed plugins and444Expected: Codex opens the hook browser so you can review configured lifecycle

301discoverable plugins that your configuration allows.445hooks. Managed hooks appear as managed and can't be disabled from the user hook

446browser.

302 447 

303### Switch agent threads with `/agent`448### Switch agent threads with `/agent`

304 449