/init
Generate an AGENTS.md scaffold in the current directory for persistent repo instructions.
About
AGENTS.md is Codex's equivalent of Claude Code's CLAUDE.md — a file the agent reads at the start of every session for repo-specific instructions, conventions, and context.
When to use
- ▸First session in a new repo
- ▸Setting up team-wide coding conventions the agent should follow
- ▸Documenting API patterns, testing requirements, and style guides
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.