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codex-with-cc-dispatching

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Dispatch codex-with-cc tasks through the required Codex child thread to delegate_to_claude.* to Claude Code CLI chain with WorkflowId, TaskId, Role, and Scope metadata.

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/aiskyhub/codex_with_cc/blob/HEAD/skills/codex-with-cc-dispatching/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/codex-with-cc-dispatching/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

Codex with CC Dispatching

Read ../codex-with-cc/CODEX_WITH_CC.md before dispatching. Use this skill after planning has produced task boundaries.

Dispatch rules:

  • Every child thread inherits the main-thread model, uses reasoning_effort: medium, and sets fork_context: false.
  • Every worker command sets CODEX_CLAUDE_CHILD_THREAD=1.
  • Every worker command passes -TaskFile, -WorkflowId, -TaskId, -Role, and -SessionKey.
  • Run validate_delegate_task.* before dispatch when the task file was generated, contains reviewer metadata, or carries explicit -Tests commands.
  • Never dispatch legacy inline -Task, legacy -Mode, or a command that relies on an implicit session key.
  • Reviewer commands must pass -ReviewForTaskId and -ReviewKind spec or -ReviewKind quality.
  • Parallel writable tasks require explicit non-overlapping -Scope values.
  • Use PrimaryAnchor for a parallel batch anchor, ParallelPool for independent side work, and PrimaryReuse for serial follow-up.

Dispatch discipline:

  • Dispatch the immediate blocking task locally only when no child-thread delegation is needed; otherwise create the Codex child thread and keep the main thread focused on review.
  • Put all worker instructions in a TaskFile with Goal, Allowed Scope, Forbidden Actions, Acceptance Criteria, Verification, and Report Requirements; the runtime rejects old one-line prompts.
  • Include the exact verification commands in the task file and pass them with -Tests when possible.
  • The worker's final Verification report must include every command passed with -Tests and the observed outcome.
  • Dispatch implementer, spec reviewer, and quality reviewer as separate task ids so the workflow artifact can prove acceptance.
  • Dispatch a final-verifier task for any workflow with implementer tasks.
  • Use parallel dispatch only after scope boundaries are explicit enough to avoid file conflicts.
  • After a parallel batch, wait for the anchor and side tasks before serial review or follow-up implementation.

Do not dispatch default Codex workers outside the codex-with-cc chain.