Cmd. /apps
Browse apps and connectors, then insert app mentions into the prompt.
Key takeaways
/appsbrowses connected apps and inserts them into the composer as app mentions such as$app-slug.- Run it before asking Codex to work with a connector so the app reference is explicit, not implicit.
- An app mention is not a substitute for reviewing tool permissions, so pair it with
/permissionsfor side-effecting actions. - Connector availability varies by account, workspace, and installed plugin state.
Original Command Declaration
/appsOfficial Summary
/apps browses connected apps and inserts them into the composer as app mentions such as
$app-slug.
Usage
/appsGood Examples
- Use
/appsbefore asking Codex to work with a connector so the app mention is explicit. - Pair
/appswith/permissionswhen the connector exposes actions with side effects.
Similar Commands
| Command | Difference | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
/apps | Browses connectors/apps | You need to reference an app in a prompt |
/plugins | Manages plugin bundles | You need skills, apps, MCP, or hooks packaged together |
/mcp | Lists MCP tools | You need to inspect the actual tool surface |
Use Cases
- Attaching a connector context to a prompt.
- Checking which apps are available in the current session.
- Teaching team members to make app usage explicit instead of implicit.
Cautions
- An app mention is not a substitute for reviewing tool permissions.
- Connector availability can differ by account, workspace, and installed plugin state.
Release Basis
- Judgment: confirmed addition
- First evidence version:
rust-v0.93.0 - Date (UTC): 2026-01-31
- Release link: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.93.0
Sources
- Codex slash commands: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/slash-commands
- Codex CLI features: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/features