How to write an effective agent role for Codex
Define a focused agent role through its objective, evidence, tools, boundaries, handoff, and stopping condition.
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Read the guide : How to write an effective agent role for CodexThe AboutCodex library
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Define a focused agent role through its objective, evidence, tools, boundaries, handoff, and stopping condition.
· 4 min read · Abdessalam
Read the guide →: How to write an effective agent role for CodexDiagnose discovery, context, tool, permission, environment, and validation problems without adding random instructions.
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Find a solution →: Codex troubleshooting handbook: symptoms, evidence, and next checksInspect a skill package, choose the correct project or personal scope, install it, and verify that Codex can discover it.
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Start the tutorial →: How to install Codex skills in Desktop, CLI, and IDEChoose the right Codex building block by deciding whether you need a one-time request, durable project context, a reusable procedure, connected tools, or an installable bundle.
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Read article →: Codex skills vs prompts vs AGENTS.md vs MCP vs pluginsDefine the outcome, constraints, and acceptance evidence.
AboutCodex template · Checked 2026-09-10
View template →: Project brief templateUnderstand instruction discovery and scope.
Curated primary reference · Checked 2026-09-10
View reference →: AGENTS.md documentationCheck instruction scope and conflicts before rewriting AGENTS.md.
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Start the tutorial →: Debug repository instructions without adding more rulesCheck the workspace, sign-in, instructions, and validation evidence in a useful order.
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Find a solution →: Troubleshoot your first Codex sessionTHE ABOUTCODEX BRIEFING
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