# Awesome Codex Cli > Curated list of 150+ tools, skills, subagents & plugins for OpenAI Codex CLI - **Type:** MCP server - **Install:** `agentstack add mcp-roggeohta-awesome-codex-cli` - **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior - **Seller:** [RoggeOhta](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/roggeohta) - **Installs:** 0 - **Category:** [AI & ML](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/ai-and-ml) - **Latest version:** 0.1.0 - **License:** CC0-1.0 - **Upstream author:** [RoggeOhta](https://github.com/RoggeOhta) - **Source:** https://github.com/RoggeOhta/awesome-codex-cli - **Website:** https://github.com/RoggeOhta/awesome-codex-cli ## Install ```sh agentstack add mcp-roggeohta-awesome-codex-cli ``` Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent. ## About Awesome Codex CLI > A curated list of awesome tools, skills, subagents, plugins, and resources for [OpenAI Codex CLI](https://github.com/openai/codex) - the open-source AI coding agent that runs in your terminal. Codex CLI is OpenAI's open-source terminal-based coding agent. It lets you use GPT models to write, refactor, debug, and reason about code directly from the command line - with sandboxed execution, multi-agent orchestration, MCP support, and a growing ecosystem of skills and plugins. Think of it as an AI pair programmer that lives in your terminal. **Why this list?** The Codex CLI ecosystem is fragmented across dozens of repos - subagents here, skills there, plugins somewhere else. This list consolidates **280+ resources** into one place, organized by feature category, with opinionated descriptions so you know what's actually worth your time. **Looking for Claude Code or Gemini CLI?** Check the [comparison table](#codex-cli-vs-claude-code-vs-gemini-cli) below. If you find this useful, please give it a star - it helps others discover the list. --- ## Contents - [Official Resources](#official-resources) - [Getting Started](#getting-started) - [AGENTS.md Templates](#agentsmd-templates) - [Subagents](#subagents) - [Skills](#skills) - [Plugins](#plugins) - [Hooks](#hooks) - [MCP Servers](#mcp-servers) - [IDE & Editor Integrations](#ide--editor-integrations) - [GUI & Desktop Apps](#gui--desktop-apps) - [Session & Workflow Management](#session--workflow-management) - [Model Providers & Proxies](#model-providers--proxies) - [CI/CD & Automation](#cicd--automation) - [Cross-Agent Tools](#cross-agent-tools) - [Monitoring & Analytics](#monitoring--analytics) - [Docker & Sandboxing](#docker--sandboxing) - [Account & Auth](#account--auth) - [Tutorials & Articles](#tutorials--articles) - [Videos & Podcasts](#videos--podcasts) - [Comparisons](#comparisons) - [Community](#community) - [Shell & Terminal](#shell--terminal) - [Remote Access](#remote-access) --- ## Official Resources - [Documentation](https://developers.openai.com/codex) - Official docs covering setup, config, security, and all features. - [Config Reference](https://developers.openai.com/codex/config-reference) - All 85+ config properties for `config.toml`. - [Skills Docs](https://developers.openai.com/codex/skills) - How to create and use SKILL.md files. - [Subagents Docs](https://developers.openai.com/codex/subagents) - Multi-agent orchestration with `.toml` agent definitions. - [Plugins Docs](https://developers.openai.com/codex/plugins) - Distributable bundles of skills + apps + MCP servers. - [MCP Docs](https://developers.openai.com/codex/mcp) - Using Codex as MCP client and server. - [Hooks Docs](https://developers.openai.com/codex/hooks) - User-defined shell scripts in the agentic loop (beta). - [Security & Sandboxing](https://developers.openai.com/codex/security) - Seatbelt (macOS), Landlock/Bubblewrap (Linux), restricted-token (Windows). - [Non-interactive Mode](https://developers.openai.com/codex/noninteractive) - `codex exec` for CI/CD and scripting. - [Slash Commands](https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/slash-commands) - All 29 built-in commands: `/plan`, `/skills`, `/fast`, `/fork`, `/review`, etc. - [Best Practices](https://developers.openai.com/codex/learn/best-practices) - Official tips for getting the most out of Codex. - [Multi-Agent Guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/multi-agent/) - Parallel fan-out, `max_threads`, depth control. - [Workflows](https://developers.openai.com/codex/workflows/) - Automation recipes and patterns. - [Exec Policy](https://developers.openai.com/codex/exec-policy) - Starlark-based fine-grained permission rules. - [Speed / Fast Mode](https://developers.openai.com/codex/speed) - 1.5x speed, 2x credits. - [AGENTS.md Guide](https://developers.openai.com/codex/guides/agents-md) - Project-level instructions for Codex. - [Codex Web](https://chatgpt.com/codex) - Cloud-hosted Codex via ChatGPT. - [Codex for OSS Fund](https://openai.com/form/codex-for-oss/) - Free Codex access for open-source maintainers. - [Skills Catalog](https://github.com/openai/skills) - Official skills catalog: `.system`, `.curated`, and `.experimental` skills. The authoritative upstream source. - [Codex Action](https://github.com/openai/codex-action) - Official GitHub Action for running `codex exec` in CI with sandbox controls. - [Codex Plugin for Claude Code](https://github.com/openai/codex-plugin-cc) - Official plugin to use Codex from Claude Code for code reviews and task delegation. ## Getting Started - [DataCamp Tutorial](https://www.datacamp.com/tutorial/open-ai-codex-cli-tutorial) - Beginner-friendly walkthrough with screenshots. Good first read. - [Blott Studio Guide](https://www.blott.studio/blog/post/openai-codex-cli-build-faster-code-right-from-your-terminal) - Practical getting-started guide focused on real development workflow. - [Medium Quick Setup](https://medium.com/ai-software-engineer/how-to-install-and-use-openai-codex-cli-in-2-minutes-29e9fdd0e8c5) - 2-minute install-to-first-prompt guide. No fluff. - [OpenReplay Integration Guide](https://blog.openreplay.com/integrate-openais-codex-cli-tool-development-workflow/) - How to weave Codex into an existing dev workflow. - [Machine Learning Mastery](https://machinelearningmastery.com/understanding-openai-codex-cli-commands/) - Command reference with examples for each mode. ## AGENTS.md Templates Project-level instruction files that tell Codex how to work with your codebase - the equivalent of Claude Code's `CLAUDE.md`. - [agents.md (Open Standard)](https://agents.md) - The cross-agent standard used by 20k+ projects. Works with Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and more. - [codex-cli-best-practice](https://github.com/shanraisshan/codex-cli-best-practice) - Battle-tested AGENTS.md patterns with sandbox mode recommendations and approval policies. - [claude-codex-settings](https://github.com/fcakyon/claude-codex-settings) - Dual AGENTS.md + CLAUDE.md setup for teams running both agents side-by-side. - [caliber-ai-org/ai-setup](https://github.com/caliber-ai-org/ai-setup) - Cross-tool config generator - outputs AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, and .cursorrules from one source. - [agentsmd/agents.md](https://github.com/agentsmd/agents.md) - The open AGENTS.md specification under Linux Foundation. 60k+ adopting projects. - [Ischca/awesome-agents-md](https://github.com/Ischca/awesome-agents-md) - Curated list of real-world AGENTS.md files, templates, guides, and tools for Codex-based agents. - [danielrosehill/Agents.md-Templates](https://github.com/danielrosehill/Agents.md-Templates) - Collection of AGENTS.md templates following the standard suggested by OpenAI. ## Subagents Multi-agent orchestration with `.toml` definitions. Codex supports parallel fan-out with up to 6 threads by default. ### Collections - [VoltAgent/awesome-codex-subagents](https://github.com/VoltAgent/awesome-codex-subagents) - The definitive collection. 136+ agents across 10 categories (core dev, language specialists, infra, security, data/AI, DX, domains, business, meta, orchestration). Just clone and use. - [betterup/codex-cli-subagents](https://github.com/betterup/codex-cli-subagents) - Enterprise-focused agents for code review, migration, and compliance. ### Specialized Subagents - [leonardsellem/codex-specialized-subagents](https://github.com/leonardsellem/codex-specialized-subagents) - Niche agents: accessibility auditor, i18n extractor, performance profiler. Fills gaps VoltAgent doesn't cover. - [CoderMageFox/claudecode-codex-subagents](https://github.com/CoderMageFox/claudecode-codex-subagents) - Agents that work across both Codex and Claude Code. Good for mixed teams. - [Alexin09/cc-subagent-codex](https://github.com/Alexin09/cc-subagent-codex) - Lightweight subagent pack focused on TypeScript/React projects. - [waltstephen/ArgusBot](https://github.com/waltstephen/ArgusBot) - 24/7 supervisor agent that keeps Codex and Claude Code running, reviewing, and planning until tasks are done. - [atticus98/codex-turbo](https://github.com/atticus98/codex-turbo) - Multi-agent parallel scheduling config templates for primary agent coordination and sub-agent distribution. - [sehoon787/my-codex](https://github.com/sehoon787/my-codex) - All-in-one agent harness for Codex CLI - Boss meta-orchestrator, 400+ agents, 200+ skills, 3 MCP servers. - [shinpr/sub-agents-skills](https://github.com/shinpr/sub-agents-skills) - Cross-LLM sub-agent orchestration - routes tasks to Codex for fast refactors, Claude Code for long reasoning, Gemini for large-context analysis. ### Multi-Agent Orchestration - [ComposioHQ/agent-orchestrator](https://github.com/ComposioHQ/agent-orchestrator) - Agentic orchestrator for parallel coding agents - plans tasks, spawns agents, handles CI fixes and merge conflicts autonomously. - [mco-org/mco](https://github.com/mco-org/mco) - Neutral orchestration layer for Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Qwen Code. Works from any IDE or shell. - [basilisk-labs/codex-swarm](https://github.com/basilisk-labs/codex-swarm) - Swarm intelligence pattern - multiple Codex agents collaborating on large refactors. - [aannoo/hcom](https://github.com/aannoo/hcom) - Hierarchical agent communication framework. Agents delegate subtasks with context preservation. - [obra/external-subagents](https://github.com/obra/external-subagents) - Run subagents as external processes with custom sandboxing. - [GreenSheep01201/claw-empire](https://github.com/GreenSheep01201/claw-empire) - Local-first AI agent office simulator. Orchestrates CLI, OAuth, and API-connected agents as a virtual autonomous company. ## Skills Reusable instruction bundles in `SKILL.md` format. Place in `~/.codex/skills/` (global) or `.agents/skills/` (project). ### Collections - [ComposioHQ/awesome-codex-skills](https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-codex-skills) - 38 skills across dev tools, productivity, communication, data analysis. Heavy Composio integration for 1000+ SaaS apps. - [heilcheng/awesome-agent-skills](https://github.com/heilcheng/awesome-agent-skills) - Cross-platform skills that work in Codex, Claude Code, and Gemini CLI. - [Prat011/awesome-llm-skills](https://github.com/Prat011/awesome-llm-skills) - Platform-agnostic skills organized by use case. - [skillmatic-ai/awesome-agent-skills](https://github.com/skillmatic-ai/awesome-agent-skills) - Community-driven skill marketplace with quality ratings. - [proflead/codex-skills-library](https://github.com/proflead/codex-skills-library) - Focused collection: code review, Git workflow, documentation generation. - [sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills](https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills) - 1,340+ installable skills with CLI installer, role-based bundles, and searchable catalog. - [VoltAgent/awesome-agent-skills](https://github.com/VoltAgent/awesome-agent-skills) - 1,000+ agent skills from official dev teams and community. Works with Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Cursor. - [alirezarezvani/claude-skills](https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills) - 220+ skills across engineering, marketing, compliance, C-level advisory. Works with Codex despite the name. - [JimLiu/baoyu-skills](https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills) - Large curated skills repository with broad category coverage. - [mxyhi/ok-skills](https://github.com/mxyhi/ok-skills) - 55 curated skills and AGENTS.md playbooks: research, planning, GitHub automation, browser QA, frontend design. - [affaan-m/everything-claude-code](https://github.com/affaan-m/everything-claude-code) - Performance optimization system with 36 agents and 147 skills. Has `/codex-setup` command for Codex CLI. - [simota/agent-skills](https://github.com/simota/agent-skills) - 100+ specialized AI agent skills for Claude Code / Codex CLI / Gemini CLI - dev, security, design, FinOps, compliance, testing. - [gmh5225/awesome-skills](https://github.com/gmh5225/awesome-skills) - Curated list of agent skills and tools for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, and more. ### Specialized Skills - [Lum1104/Understand-Anything](https://github.com/Lum1104/Understand-Anything) - Turn any codebase into an interactive knowledge graph you can explore, search, and query. Multi-platform including Codex. - [wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep](https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep) - ARIS - lightweight Markdown-only skills for autonomous ML research: cross-model review loops, idea discovery, experiment automation. - [deanpeters/Product-Manager-Skills](https://github.com/deanpeters/Product-Manager-Skills) - Product management skills framework built on battle-tested methods for Claude Code, Codex, and AI agents. - [white0dew/XiaohongshuSkills](https://github.com/white0dew/XiaohongshuSkills) - Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) auto-publish, auto-comment, auto-search skill for Codex and Claude Code. - [leo-lilinxiao/codex-autoresearch](https://github.com/leo-lilinxiao/codex-autoresearch) - Self-directed iterative research skill that continuously cycles through modify, verify, and improve. - [ljagiello/ctf-skills](https://github.com/ljagiello/ctf-skills) - Agent skills for CTF challenges - web exploitation, binary pwn, crypto, reverse engineering, forensics, OSINT. - [badlogic/pi-skills](https://github.com/badlogic/pi-skills) - Skills for Pi coding agent, compatible with Claude Code and Codex CLI. - [Master-cai/Research-Paper-Writing-Skills](https://github.com/Master-cai/Research-Paper-Writing-Skills) - ML/CV/NLP paper writing skill package curated from Prof. Peng Sida's open notes. - [aldefy/compose-skill](https://github.com/aldefy/compose-skill) - Jetpack Compose agent skill with actual androidx source code receipts. Works with Codex CLI, Claude Code, Gemini CLI. - [codexstar69/bug-hunter](https://github.com/codexstar69/bug-hunter) - Adversarial AI bug hunter with auto-fix - multi-agent pipeline finds security vulnerabilities, logic errors, and runtime bugs. - [SkyworkAI/Skywork-Skills](https://github.com/SkyworkAI/Skywork-Skills) - Agent skills for AI office suites: PPT, Document, Excel, Image, Search, Music. - [legendaryvibecoder/gigabrain](https://github.com/legendaryvibecoder/gigabrain) - Local-first memory layer for Codex CLI: capture, recall, dedupe, and native sync across sessions. - [mrvladd-d/memobank](https://github.com/mrvladd-d/memobank) - Agent-first Memory Bank skill pack for Codex CLI, Claude Code, and similar runtimes. - [voidful/academic-skills](https://github.com/voidful/academic-skills) - Complete academic research skill suite for Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI. - [Upskill](https://github.com/huggingface/upskill) - Hugging Face's official skill pack for ML/AI development workflows. - [Mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills](https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills) - Security-focused skills: vulnerability scanning, dependency auditing, OWASP checks. Works in Codex too despite the name. - [nicepkg/ai-workflow](https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow) - Workflow automation skills - chained multi-step tasks with conditional logic. - [cathrynlavery/codex-skill](https://github.com/cathrynlavery/codex-skill) - Clean, well-documented single-purpose skills. Good reference for writing your own. - [Karanjot786/agent-skills-cli](https://github.com/Karanjot786/agent-skills-cli) - CLI tool to discover, install, and manage skills from the community. - [twostraws/SwiftUI-Agent-Skill](https://github.com/twostraws/SwiftUI-Agent-Skill) - SwiftUI agent skill by Paul Hudson. Covers navigation, layout, animations, state management, VoiceOver. - [Dimillian/Skills](https://github.com/Dimillian/Skills) - Codex skills by Thomas Ricouard: App Store changelog, iOS debugging, macOS packaging, SwiftUI perf audits. - [dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills](https://github.com/dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills) - 76 agent … ## Source & license This open-source MCP server is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code. - **Author:** [RoggeOhta](https://github.com/RoggeOhta) - **Source:** [RoggeOhta/awesome-codex-cli](https://github.com/RoggeOhta/awesome-codex-cli) - **License:** CC0-1.0 - **Homepage:** https://github.com/RoggeOhta/awesome-codex-cli Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above. ## Pricing - **Free** — Free ## Security capabilities Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access: - **Network access:** no - **Filesystem access:** no - **Shell / process execution:** no - **Environment & secrets:** no - **Dynamic code execution:** no *"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.* ## Versions - **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source. ## Links - Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/mcp-roggeohta-awesome-codex-cli - Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/roggeohta - Browse the marketplace: https://agentstack.voostack.com/browse --- Listed on AgentStack — the marketplace for AI agent skills and MCP servers. 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