Reference for Codex CLI usage patterns. Consult before calling codex via Bash.
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Quick reference for Codex CLI commands.
codex exec "[prompt]" -m gpt-5.2 --reasoning-effort high --sandbox read-only --ask-for-approval never 2>&1
| Flag | Purpose |
|---|---|
exec | Non-interactive execution mode |
-m gpt-5.2 | Model selection |
--reasoning-effort high | Reasoning effort (minimal, low, medium, high, xhigh) |
--sandbox read-only | Prevent file modifications |
--sandbox workspace-write | Allow writes within workspace |
--ask-for-approval never | Non-interactive mode |
--search | Enable web search |
-C DIR | Set working directory |
# Resume a previous session
codex resume [session-id] "[prompt]" --sandbox read-only --ask-for-approval never 2>&1
Note: Session IDs are returned in Codex output.
dangerouslyDisableSandbox: true for Bash calls2>&1 to capture all outputNEVER use these flags:
--dangerously-bypass-approvals-and-sandbox - FORBIDDEN--sandbox danger-full-access - FORBIDDENTimeout: Complex analysis may take 5-10 minutes. Use longer timeout values.
Authentication: Codex CLI must be authenticated via codex login.
Flag errors: Run codex --help to verify correct flag usage.
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