codex-architect

Design

Codex architecture consulting. Use when: designing features, evaluating architecture, getting second opinion on design. Not for: implementation (use codex-implement), code review (use codex-code-review). Output: architecture advice + design recommendations.

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How to use this skill

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Prompt to paste

I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/sd0xdev/sd0x-dev-flow/blob/HEAD/skills/codex-architect/SKILL.md

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

Codex Architect Skill (Third Brain)

Trigger

Keywords: architecture design, solution evaluation, tech selection, third brain, Codex advice, design consulting, ask Codex, second opinion

When NOT to Use

Code implementation (use /codex-implement)
Code review (use /codex-review)
Deep discussion/exhaustive exploration (use /codex-brainstorm)

Usage

/codex-architect "<question>"
/codex-architect "Evaluate this design" --context src/xxx.ts --mode review
/codex-architect "Redis vs MongoDB?" --mode compare

Modes

Mode	Purpose	When
design	Provide design advice	Starting from scratch (default)
review	Evaluate existing design	Validate solution, find issues
compare	Compare multiple options	Tech selection

Core Principle

User -> Claude -> Codex -> Integrate
          |         |         |
    Initial thinking  Third perspective  Combined advice

Codex Prompt Template

When using mcp__codex__codex, must include the following:

mcp__codex__codex({
  prompt: `You are a senior architect. Please provide architecture advice for the following question.

## Question
${QUESTION}

## Mode
${MODE} (design/review/compare)

## IMPORTANT: You must independently research the project

Before providing architecture advice, you **must** perform the following research:

### Research Steps
1. Understand project structure: \`ls src/\`, \`ls src/service/\`, \`ls src/provider/\`
2. Search related modules: \`grep -r "keyword" src/ --include="*.ts" -l | head -10\`
3. Read existing implementations: \`cat <relevant files> | head -150\`
4. Understand existing architecture patterns and conventions

### Verification Focus
- What does the existing architecture look like?
- What are the existing code style and patterns?
- What similar features can be referenced?

## Output Requirements

1. First describe which files you researched
2. Provide advice based on current project state
3. Consider consistency with existing architecture

...(other review dimensions)`,
  sandbox: 'read-only',
  'approval-policy': 'never',
});

Workflow Integration

/codex-architect -> /tech-spec -> /review-spec -> /codex-implement -> /codex-review-fast
    Design           Plan          Review          Implement          Code Review

Verification

Report includes Codex advice + Claude perspective
Consensus and divergence points clearly marked
Final recommendation integrates both perspectives

References

references/project-knowledge.md - Project architecture knowledge + report template

Examples

Input: /codex-architect "How to design a high-concurrency cache?"
Action: Codex analysis -> Claude supplement -> Integrated output

Input: /codex-architect "Any issues with this API design?" --mode review
Action: Codex evaluation -> Claude verification -> Output issues + recommendations