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1# Kick off coding tasks from Slack | Codex use cases
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11# Kick off coding tasks from Slack
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13Turn Slack threads into scoped cloud tasks.
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15Difficulty **Easy**
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17Time horizon **5m**
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19Mention `@Codex` in Slack to start a task tied to the right repo and environment, then review the result back in the thread or in Codex cloud.
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23- Async handoffs that start in a Slack thread and already have enough context to act on
24- Teams that want quick issue triage, bug fixes, or scoped implementation work without context switching
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26# Contents
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28[← All use cases](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases)
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32Mention `@Codex` in Slack to start a task tied to the right repo and environment, then review the result back in the thread or in Codex cloud.
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40[Use Codex in Slack](https://developers.openai.com/codex/integrations/slack) [Codex cloud environments](https://developers.openai.com/codex/cloud/environments)
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44- Async handoffs that start in a Slack thread and already have enough context to act on
45- Teams that want quick issue triage, bug fixes, or scoped implementation work without context switching
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49@Codex analyze the issue mentioned in this thread and implement a fix in <name of your environment>.
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51@Codex analyze the issue mentioned in this thread and implement a fix in <name of your environment>.
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53## How to use
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551. Install the Slack app, connect the right repositories and environments, and add `@Codex` to the channel.
562. Mention `@Codex` in a thread with a clear request, constraints, and the outcome you want.
573. Open the task link, review the result, and continue the follow-up in Slack if the task needs another pass.
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59You can learn more about how to use Codex in Slack in the [dedicated guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/integrations/slack).
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63- If the thread does not already include enough context or suggested fix, include in your prompt some guidance
64- Make sure the repo and environment mapping are correct by mentioning the name of the project or environment in your prompt
65- Scope the request so Codex can finish it without a second planning loop
66- If your project is a large codebase, guide Codex by mentioning which files or folders are relevant to the task
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68## Related use cases
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72### Complete tasks from messages
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74Use Computer Use to read one Messages thread, complete the task, and draft a reply.
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76Knowledge Work Integrations](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/complete-tasks-from-messages)[
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78### Coordinate new-hire onboarding
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80Use Codex to gather approved new-hire context, stage tracker updates, draft team-by-team...
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82Integrations Data](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/new-hire-onboarding)[
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84### Generate slide decks
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86Use Codex to update existing presentations or build new decks by editing slides directly...
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88Data Integrations](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/generate-slide-decks)