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handoff-codex

Delegate tasks to Codex CLI to save Claude context

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SKILL.md

Handoff to Codex CLI

Delegate tasks to OpenAI Codex CLI to save Claude context.


When to Use Codex

Use Codex For Keep in Claude
Simple file edits Complex reasoning
Bulk refactoring Architecture decisions
Code generation from specs Problem analysis
Documentation updates Multi-step workflows

Prerequisites

bash
npm install -g @openai/codex

Handoff Process

1. Prepare Context

markdown
## Task for Codex
**Goal**: [What needs to be done]
**Files**: [Which files to modify]
**Details**: [Specific requirements]

2. Generate Command

bash
# Single file
codex "Update login function in src/auth.ts to add rate limiting"

# Multiple files
codex "Refactor console.log to logger in src/**/*.ts"

3. Provide Instructions

  • Why Codex is suitable
  • Expected changes
  • After completion steps

Example

markdown
## Task: Update All Import Statements

**Command:**
codex "Update all imports from 'lodash' to 'lodash-es' in src/**/*.ts"

**Expected:**
- ~15 files modified
- Each import updated

**After:**
1. Run `npm test`
2. Return if issues arise

Benefits

  • Token Savings: Simple tasks don't consume Claude context
  • Speed: Fast for straightforward edits
  • Context Preservation: Keep Claude fresh for complex reasoning

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