Codex MCP Server

Developers who use Claude or Cursor and also want Codex to review or change code in the same project.

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claude mcp add codex-cli -- npx -y @trishchuk/codex-mcp-tool

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What it does

An MCP server that connects Claude or Cursor to the Codex CLI, so the assistant can analyze code and make edits through Codex. It accepts file references, keeps multi-turn sessions in separate workspaces, and can run edits in a sandbox with set approval policies. It also supports local models through Ollama or LM Studio.

Use cases

01Ask Codex to analyze files referenced with @ syntax
02Run edits inside a sandbox with approval rules
03Get structured OLD and NEW changes for a refactor

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Codex MCP Server.

What is Codex MCP Server used for?

Developers who use Claude or Cursor and also want Codex to review or change code in the same project. An MCP server that connects Claude or Cursor to the Codex CLI, so the assistant can analyze code and make edits through Codex. It accepts file references, keeps multi-turn sessions in separate workspaces, and can run edits in a sandbox with set approval policies. It also supports local models through Ollama or LM Studio.

How do I install Codex MCP Server?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add codex-cli -- npx -y @trishchuk/codex-mcp-tool

Is Codex MCP Server open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (x51xxx/codex-mcp-tool) under the MIT licence.

Is Codex MCP Server safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.

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