CX
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Codex

An agent designed to understand codebases, implement changes and verify delivery.

In practical terms

What you can build

01Understand a repository
02Implement changes
03Run tests
04Review diffs
Before the implementation

Three concepts to understand

Repository

A versioned project containing code, history and configuration.

Diff

The exact comparison between previous code and a proposed change.

MCP server

A standardized source of tools and context an agent can use.

A safe first path

How to get started

  1. Give it a verifiable task.
  2. Preserve repository instructions.
  3. Run tests and review the diff before publishing.
Common questions

Quick answers

Is Codex only for new projects?

No. It can work in existing codebases with the right context and permissions.

Does it remove the need for review?

No. Important changes still need tests and review proportional to their risk.

Better decisions

See where this tool fits in a real workflow.

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