Cmd. /approvals
Legacy alias for the /permissions command.
Key takeaways
/approvalsstill works as an alias but no longer appears in the official slash popup.- Prefer
/permissionsin new documentation, onboarding material, and team playbooks. - Use
/approvalsonly when following old notes or muscle memory. - Confirm policy after changes with
/statusrather than relying on the legacy alias.
Original Command Declaration
/approvalsOfficial Summary
/approvals still works as an alias, but the official slash popup no longer lists it. Prefer
/permissions in new documentation.
Usage
/approvalsGood Examples
- Use
/approvalsonly when following old notes or muscle memory. - Rewrite team playbooks to point users to
/permissions.
Similar Commands
| Command | Difference | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
/approvals | Legacy alias | You need compatibility with old usage |
/permissions | Current primary command | You are writing new docs or training |
/status | Shows current policy | You need confirmation after changes |
Use Cases
- Backward-compatible command usage.
- Migrating older onboarding docs to current terminology.
Cautions
- Do not teach
/approvalsas the primary command in new material. - Use
/permissionsfor clearer alignment with current docs.
Release Basis
- Judgment: confirmed addition
- First evidence version:
rust-v0.23.0 - Date (UTC): 2025-08-20
- Release link: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.23.0
Sources
- Codex slash commands: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/slash-commands
- Codex CLI features: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/features