Kick off coding tasks from Slack
Turn Slack threads into scoped cloud tasks.
Mention @Codex in Slack to start a task tied to the right repo and environment, then review the result back in the thread or in Codex cloud.
Easy
5m
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Best for
- Async handoffs that start in a Slack thread and already have enough context to act on
- Teams that want quick issue triage, bug fixes, or scoped implementation work without context switching
Starter prompt
@Codex analyze the issue mentioned in this thread and implement a fix in <name of your environment>.
How to use
- Install the Slack app, connect the right repositories and environments, and add
@Codexto the channel. - Mention
@Codexin a thread with a clear request, constraints, and the outcome you want. - Open the task link, review the result, and continue the follow-up in Slack if the task needs another pass.
You can learn more about how to use Codex in Slack in the dedicated guide.
Tips
- If the thread does not already include enough context or suggested fix, include in your prompt some guidance
- Make sure the repo and environment mapping are correct by mentioning the name of the project or environment in your prompt
- Scope the request so Codex can finish it without a second planning loop
- If your project is a large codebase, guide Codex by mentioning which files or folders are relevant to the task
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