Configure Codex: AGENTS.md, config.toml, Skills, and MCP
Save project rules in AGENTS.md, set personal preferences in config.toml, and add Skills or MCP when needed, with practical templates.
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Save project rules in AGENTS.md, set personal preferences in config.toml, and add Skills or MCP when needed, with practical templates.
Manage large tasks with plan files and Goals, keep sessions clear, split independent work, use Cloud, and choose models with usage limits in mind.
Give Codex the right context, write clear tasks, reference files, share screenshots, and learn when to use common slash commands.
Choose permissions for each task, keep a way back, inspect diffs and test evidence, and use Codex for a focused code review.
Learn Codex in VS Code with six practical guides covering setup, prompts, configuration, safe code changes, long tasks, and troubleshooting.
Work through Codex login errors, stuck messages, frozen panels, missing sessions, CLI problems, and MCP failures with a symptom-based checklist.
Install the official Codex extension, sign in, choose the right interface, and try your first task, with Windows tips and a seven-day practice plan.
Fix Codex CLI config problems by checking file locations, separate profile files, trusted project settings, command overrides, and version-specific errors.
Use these Codex tips to write clear task briefs, choose useful context, and verify the result. Includes a real website defect, focused feedback, and retesting.