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Use when Codex feels slow or bloated, when local sessions/logs/worktrees/config have grown over time, or when a user wants safe maintenance for Codex Desktop/CLI state. Provides a read-only report by default, backs up before applying changes, archives instead of deleting, normalizes Windows extended

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How it works

keep-codex-fast

When your agent uses it

Use when Codex feels slow or bloated, when local sessions/logs/worktrees/config have grown over time, or when a user wants safe maintenance for Codex Desktop/CLI state. Provides a read-only report by default, backs up before applying changes, archives instead of deleting, normalizes Windows extended paths, prunes dead config projects, rotates large logs, and moves stale worktrees.

What it loads into context

Frontmatter

105 tokens

Always available to the agent

SKILL.md

2,613 tokens

When the skill is activated

Reference documents

2,147 tokens

Loaded on request

Token counts are estimates. Scripts run separately; they are not counted as reference context.

The playbook

  1. Safety Rules
  2. Mental Model
  3. Default Workflow
  4. What Apply Does
  5. Recommended Policy
  6. Thread Metadata Bloat
  7. Handoff Doc + Reactivation Prompt
  8. Automation Reminder Prompt
  9. Anti-Patterns
  10. User-Facing Caution

Scripts executed separately

  • scripts/keep_codex_fast.py
  • tests/smoke_test.py

Files

  • .github/workflows/ci.ymlasset3,399 bytes
  • .gitignoreasset109 bytes
  • LICENSEasset1,056 bytes
  • README.mddoc8,181 bytes
  • SKILL.mdcore12,378 bytes
  • SKILL.mdcore12,378 bytes
  • SKILL.mdcore12,378 bytes
  • SKILL.mdcore12,378 bytes
  • SKILL.mdcore12,378 bytes
  • agents/openai.yamlasset287 bytes
  • assets/keep-codex-fast-cover.pngasset1,319,128 bytes
  • assets/keep-codex-fast-flow.svgasset4,035 bytes
  • references/handoff-template.mddoc1,502 bytes
  • scripts/keep_codex_fast.pyruns30,571 bytes
  • tests/smoke_test.pyruns10,349 bytes
Read SKILL.md

# Keep Codex Fast

Use this skill to inspect and safely maintain local Codex state. The goal is to reduce local drag without surprising the user or losing continuity.

Primary principle: preserve continuity before applying changes. For active repo chats the user may continue, recommend a comprehensive handoff document and reactivation prompt before archiving anything.

## Safety Rules

- Inspect before mutating.
- The first run must be report-only. Report mode must not write files, create backups, move folders, or change local Codex state.
- Back up before applying changes. Use `--backup-only` when the user wants backups without moving or changing local state.
- Archive or move files instead of deleting them. Do not permanently delete user chats, logs, worktrees, memories, skills, plugins, or automations.
- Write manifests and restore scripts when sessions/worktrees are moved.
- If Codex is running, default to report-only. Apply changes only after Codex is closed or when the user explicitly accepts waiting for Codex to exit.
View the complete source on GitHub

Skills included

  • keep-codex-fast

Repository facts

License
MIT
Created
May 2, 2026
Last pushed
May 6, 2026
Forks
87
Open issues
3
Project activity
Slowing

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Before you install

Network or broad shell

Automated signals, not a guarantee

Checked Nov 3, 2026

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Show all 7 signals by file

.github/workflows/ci.yml

  • Dangerous shell operationline 79
    "rm -rf",
  • Access to secretsline 84
    [Credential-related source omitted]

README.md

  • Network accessline 151
    Install the keep-codex-fast skill from https://github.com/vibeforge1111/keep-codex-fast

assets/keep-codex-fast-flow.svg

  • Network accessline 1
    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1300" height="900" viewBox="0 0 1300 900" role="img" aria-labelledby="title desc">

scripts/keep_codex_fast.py

  • Executable scriptline 1
    #!/usr/bin/env python3
  • Access to secretsline 63
    [Credential-related source omitted]

tests/smoke_test.py

  • Executable scriptline 1
    #!/usr/bin/env python3

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Works with

Agent compatibility, from the files in this repository
AgentStatusEvidenceInstall to
Claude CodeCompatibleStandard SKILL.md SKILL.md.claude/skills/<skill-name>/
CodexCompatibleStandard SKILL.md SKILL.md.agents/skills/<skill-name>/
CursorCompatibleStandard SKILL.md SKILL.md.cursor/skills/<skill-name>/
Gemini CLICompatibleStandard SKILL.md SKILL.md.gemini/skills/<skill-name>/
GitHub CopilotCompatibleStandard SKILL.md SKILL.md.github/skills/<skill-name>/
OpenCodeCompatibleStandard SKILL.md SKILL.md.opencode/skills/<skill-name>/
  • Native The repository ships a manifest, folder or frontmatter field for this agent.
  • Compatible A standard SKILL.md that this agent can read.
  • Unknown No evidence either way.

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