MCP Command and Integration Guide
How to operate MCP servers and tools safely from Codex.
Key takeaways
- The core MCP-related commands are
/mcp,/apps,/plugins, and/permissions. - Start integrations with read-only tools before granting broader access.
- Design the approval policy at the same time you design the tool surface, not afterward.
- Document fallback steps for server failures, auth failures, and missing tools.
Core Commands
/mcp/apps/plugins/permissions
Operating Principles
- Start with read-only tools.
- Design the approval policy at the same time as the tool surface.
- Document fallback steps for server failures, auth failures, and missing tools.