Core Command Group
Group the core Codex commands used in daily sessions and define when to use status, clear, copy, new, quit, and exit during focused agent work.
Written and reviewed by Eric Han · Co-founder & CTO, reopt
Key takeaways
- Group the core Codex commands used in daily sessions and define when to use status, clear, copy, new, quit, and exit during focused agent work.
- Use this chapter as a first-pass operating checklist before changing systems, data, permissions, or customer-facing workflows.
- Validate platform-specific details against current official docs or internal policy before rollout.
Covered Commands
/status/clear/copy/export/new/quit(/exit)/feedback/stop
Quick Table
| Command | Purpose | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
/status | Inspect session settings and status | /model, /permissions |
/clear | Clear the UI and start a fresh chat | /new, /plan |
/copy | Pick the whole response, a code block, or a blockquote to copy (0.150.0+) | /review, external sharing |
/export | Export the complete conversation as Markdown | Documentation, sensitive-data review |
/new [name] | Start and optionally name a new conversation (0.146.0+) | /plan |
/quit | Exit the session | /resume |
/feedback | Send feedback and diagnostics | /debug-config |
/stop | Stop background terminals | /ps |
Suggested Routine
/status
/clear
/new
/planCurrent Operating Note
In addition to Ctrl+O for copying and fresher quota refresh in /status, the composer supports
Ctrl+R reverse search and recall for accepted slash commands. Queued input can also include slash
commands while a task is running, so teams can intervene without restarting a long session.