Codex CLIcontext-managementbuilt-in
/mention
Attach a file or folder to the conversation via popup picker so Codex references it directly in the next turn.
Syntax
/mention <path>Example
/mention src/lib/api.tsWhen to use
- ▸Pointing Codex at a specific file for a focused review
- ▸Attaching config files when asking about environment issues
- ▸Including test files alongside the implementation being discussed
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.