Codex CLIplanningbuilt-in
/plan
Switch to plan mode and optionally send a prompt. Codex proposes an execution plan before implementation starts.
Syntax
/plan [prompt]Example
/plan refactor the database layer to use connection poolingWhen to use
- ▸Large feature work where you want to review the approach first
- ▸Passing inline context with /plan <description>
- ▸Supports pasted content and images as inline arguments
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.