OpenAI Adds Prompt Presets and Inline Controls to Codex CLI
OpenAI's Codex CLI 0.164.0 release adds reusable prompts in ten numbered `/presets` slots, inline settings for model, reasoning effort, speed, and permissions, plus sign-in options for enterprise MCP connections.
OpenAI's Codex CLI 0.164.0 release includes three workflow changes highlighted in thsottiaux's update: reusable prompt presets, inline model and permission settings, and enterprise MCP sign-in. (Codex CLI 0.164.0 release notes; thsottiaux on X)
Reusable prompts in /presets
Users can save prompts and slash commands in ten numbered /presets slots. A keyboard menu provides quick access. (Codex CLI release notes)
Inline model and permission controls
Inline /model and /permissions arguments set the model, reasoning effort, speed, and permission profile. (Codex CLI release notes)
Enterprise MCP sign-in
Enterprise MCP connections can authenticate using eligible Codex account grants or a dedicated sign-in flow, including OAuth clients requiring secrets. (Codex CLI release notes)
Sources
- OpenAI, Codex CLI release notes
- thsottiaux on X and follow-up post announcing the Codex CLI changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new Codex CLI prompt presets?
Codex CLI can save reusable prompts and slash commands in ten numbered `/presets` slots, with a keyboard menu for quick access.
Which settings can Codex CLI change inline?
Inline `/model` and `/permissions` arguments set the model, reasoning effort, speed, and permission profile.
How does enterprise MCP sign-in work?
Enterprise MCP connections can authenticate through eligible Codex account grants or a dedicated sign-in flow, including OAuth clients requiring secrets.
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