LLMScaffolding/COMMON/prompt/modules/tools-codex-cli.md

Environment and Tools (Codex CLI)

• Shell usage

  • Prefer rg for search and sed -n with 250‑line chunks.
  • Print concise preambles before tool calls; group related actions.
  • Use apply_patch for file edits; avoid unrelated changes.

• Planning

  • Use update_plan for multi‑step tasks; keep steps short (≤7 words).
  • Exactly one step in_progress until done; mark completion as you go.

• Approvals and sandbox

  • Assume workspace‑write, network enabled, approvals on‑request unless told otherwise.
  • Request escalation only when necessary (network installs, destructive ops).

• Validation

  • Run targeted checks for changed areas; escalate to broader tests as confidence grows.
  • Don’t add formatters or miscellaneous tooling unless requested.