Cmd. /app
Hand off the current CLI thread to Codex Desktop.
Key takeaways
/apphands the current CLI thread into Codex Desktop on macOS and native Windows so you can continue in the app's review, diff, and thread surfaces.- It is distinct from
/apps:/appswitches interface, while/appsinserts connector mentions. - As of the 2026-06-12 re-check it is release-tracked through the Codex CLI 0.138.0 changelog but not yet a separate row in the official slash-command table.
- Handoff depends on local app install, OS support, workspace trust, and sign-in state, so re-check
/status,/permissions, and/diffafterward.
Original Command Declaration
/appOfficial Summary
/app is a release-tracked command for handing the current CLI thread into Codex Desktop. Use it when a task started in the terminal needs the desktop app's review, diff, terminal, thread, or worktree surfaces.
Usage
/appGood Examples
- Start investigation in the CLI, then continue in the desktop app for review and thread management.
- On Windows, hand a workspace into native Codex Desktop instead of stopping at a manual launch prompt.
Similar Commands
| Command | Difference | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
/app | Hands off the current CLI thread | You want to continue the same task in Codex Desktop |
/apps | Browses connectors and inserts $app-slug mentions | You need an app connector in the prompt |
codex app | Starts the desktop app from the shell | You are opening a project path outside an active slash-command flow |
Use Cases
- Continuing a terminal-started task in the richer desktop review UI.
- Moving a long-running investigation into app-managed threads.
- Reducing Windows workspace-launch friction during onboarding.
v0.138.0 Changes
/appcan hand off the current CLI thread into Codex Desktop on macOS and native Windows.- Windows workspace launches can open directly into Desktop instead of stopping at a manual prompt.
- As of the 2026-06-12 re-check,
/appis release-tracked through the Codex CLI 0.138.0 changelog but is not yet listed as a separate row in the official slash-command table.
Cautions
- Do not confuse
/appwith/apps:/appswitches interface, while/appsinserts connector mentions. - Handoff behavior depends on local app installation, OS support, workspace trust, and sign-in state.
- After handoff, re-check
/status,/permissions, and/diffbefore high-risk edits.
Release Basis
- Judgment: confirmed addition
- First evidence version:
Codex CLI 0.138.0 - Date (UTC): 2026-06-08
- Release link: https://developers.openai.com/codex/changelog
Sources
- Codex changelog: https://developers.openai.com/codex/changelog
- Codex CLI reference: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/reference