Codex CLIsession-managementbuilt-in
/fork
Fork the current conversation into a new thread with a fresh ID, leaving the original transcript untouched for parallel exploration.
When to use
- ▸Exploring an alternative approach without losing the current direction
- ▸Running two different solutions in parallel and comparing
- ▸Creating a branch point before a risky change
More Codex CLI commands
configuration
/approve
Approve one retry of a recent auto review denial — lets Codex attempt a blocked action once under current policy.
session-management
/archive
Archive the current session and exit. Removes it from active session lists; transcript kept locally. Restore with 'codex unarchive <SESSION>'.
context-management
/compact
Summarize the visible conversation to free tokens. Use after long runs so Codex retains key points without blowing the context window.
code-review
/diff
Show the Git diff including files Git isn't tracking yet. Review Codex's edits before committing or running tests.