Cmd. /skills
Browse and apply local skills for task-specific behavior.
Key takeaways
/skillslets you browse available Codex skills and apply the relevant skill context to a task.- Use it to select a documentation, browser-testing, or spreadsheet skill before starting specialized work.
- Skills can load from project, user, or administrator locations, so confirm team-provided skills are visible.
- Skills that depend on scripts or MCP servers need the same approval-policy review as any other tool.
Original Command Declaration
/skillsOfficial Summary
/skills lets you browse available Codex skills and apply the relevant skill context to a task.
Usage
/skillsGood Examples
- Select a documentation, browser-testing, or spreadsheet skill before starting specialized work.
- Confirm that team-provided skills are visible in the current session.
Similar Commands
| Command | Difference | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
/skills | Applies task-specific instructions | A workflow has a reusable skill |
/plugins | Manages bundled capabilities | You need plugin inventory or marketplace controls |
/apps | Inserts app connectors | You need external app context |
Use Cases
- Standardizing repo documentation workflows.
- Validating skill rollout in team environments.
Cautions
- Skills can load from project, user, or administrator locations.
- Skills that depend on scripts or MCP servers need the same approval policy review as other tools.
Release Basis
- Judgment: official docs listing
- First evidence version: official slash commands documentation
- Date (UTC): verified 2026-05-21
- Release link: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/slash-commands
Sources
- Codex slash commands: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/slash-commands
- Codex skills: https://developers.openai.com/codex/skills