codex-delegator
Automatically delegate complex, logic-intensive tasks to OpenAI Codex CLI via `codex exec --full-auto`. Claude Code uses this skill to invoke Codex for complex backend logic, intricate algorithms, or persistent bugs. Enables seamless AI-to-AI collaboration where Claude Code analyzes and Codex executes.
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About codex-delegator
The Codex Delegator skill facilitates seamless collaboration between Claude Code and OpenAI Codex by automating the delegation of complex tasks. This skill solves the problem of handling intricate tasks that require advanced logical reasoning, backend processes, and problem-solving approaches. When Claude Code identifies tasks that are resistant to conventional methods, it can delegate these to Codex for efficient resolution, ensuring better task execution and optimization. The process involves analyzing the task complexity, invoking Codex to execute the task, and then reviewing the solution for accuracy and completeness before returning the solution to the user. This skill significantly improves the handling of backend logic, complex algorithms, and persistent bugs that require new insights or perspectives to solve effectively.
Main features of the Codex Delegator skill include the automatic analysis and decision-making for task delegation, providing a transparent process where Claude Code informs the user when Codex is invoked. It supports complex backend logic, intricate data transformations, and logic-intensive problems, ensuring that tasks are delegated to Codex only when necessary, optimizing performance and improving task outcomes. The integration with Codex allows for fresh perspectives on recurring issues, such as unsolved bugs or performance bottlenecks, with full context provided to Codex to improve the chances of success.
This skill is ideal for developers and teams who are dealing with complex backend systems, multi-layered architectures, and tasks that require specialized problem-solving. It is especially beneficial for those facing persistent, unsolved issues or who need alternative approaches to standard coding solutions. By using Codex for complex tasks, developers can improve their productivity, streamline problem-solving processes, and ensure that their systems are more efficient and reliable.
FAQ
How does the Codex Delegator skill work?
The Codex Delegator skill automates the process of delegating complex tasks to OpenAI Codex. It analyzes the task's complexity and, if necessary, invokes Codex to solve it. Claude Code prepares the task context and reviews Codex's solution before presenting it to the user.
When should I use this skill?
You should use this skill for tasks that involve complex backend logic, advanced algorithms, persistent bugs, or situations where a fresh perspective is needed after previous attempts have failed. It is designed to handle complex, logic-intensive problems.
What are the requirements to use this skill?
To use the Codex Delegator skill, you need to have Codex installed on your system. You can install it using npm and authenticate it with Codex credentials.
Are there any tasks that this skill is not suitable for?
This skill is not suitable for simple CRUD operations, basic UI components, straightforward bug fixes, or configuration changes. It is specifically for tasks that involve complex backend logic or logic-intensive problems.
How does Claude Code communicate when delegating to Codex?
Claude Code informs the user when it delegates a task to Codex by displaying messages like 'I'm using Codex to generate this complex backend logic...' so users are always aware of the process.
Install codex-delegator
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
eddiearc/codex-delegator