Skills

Installable knowledge for engineering, high-reasoning work, and routine office operations.

Each skill is a focused operating pattern with clear scope. The point is not to mimic every possible specialty, but to sharpen the work that repeatedly matters across delivery, project management, finance, legal, people, operations, analytics, marketing, customer outcomes, and everyday office routines.

How CodexKit skills are meant to be used

  • Install them into $HOME/.agents/skills for personal use, or check selected skills into .agents/skills for repository scope.
  • Each skill keeps required instructions in SKILL.md and ships optional agents/openai.yaml metadata for better Codex app presentation.
  • Keep each skill narrow enough that the description clearly signals when it should apply, then pair it with playbooks and templates instead of one giant prompt.

Two skill lanes

  • High-reasoning skills are for framing, analysis, governance, risk, tradeoffs, and decision support.
  • Low-reasoning skills are for repetitive packaging work such as triage, meeting actions, follow-ups, intake routing, and calendar or KPI assembly.
  • The strongest workflow usually pairs one from each lane, then adds templates or automations around the output.

Invocation model

  • Use /skills or type $ in Codex CLI and IDE flows when you want to invoke a specific skill directly.
  • Implicit invocation depends on the skill description, so narrow descriptions matter more than clever naming.
  • codexkit-cloud-delegation, codexkit-automation-designer, codexkit-contract-risk-review, and codexkit-compliance-gap-review are configured as explicit-only to reduce accidental activation.

Engineering Delivery

codexkit-repo-onboarding

Map runtimes, entrypoints, quality gates, and risk zones before editing.

codexkit-execution-planner

Turn large requests into actionable slices with validation and rollback thinking.

codexkit-high-signal-review

Review changes with findings first and severity-ordered risk.

codexkit-bug-hunt

Reproduce, isolate, patch, and verify production-grade defects.

codexkit-test-hardening

Add narrow, behavior-focused tests around risky changes.

codexkit-docs-shipper

Update README, changelog, and operator-facing docs alongside code changes.

codexkit-automation-designer

Design recurring Codex tasks with guardrails and clear outputs.

codexkit-mcp-onboarding

Phase MCP adoption based on real workflow pain points and safe scopes.

codexkit-cloud-delegation

Split large work into bounded Codex delegation tasks with owned scopes.

codexkit-architecture-decision-writer

Document architecture decisions in ADR format with options comparison, consequences, and review dates.

codexkit-incident-postmortem

Write blameless postmortems with SRE methodology, 5 Whys, timeline, impact analysis, and action items.

codexkit-api-design-reviewer

Review API designs for naming conventions, versioning, error handling, pagination, and breaking changes.

Knowledge Work & Communication

codexkit-executive-brief-writer

Write one-page executive briefs and decision memos with recommendation, risks, and next steps.

codexkit-report-summarizer

Condense long reports into structured summaries with key findings, implications, and actions.

codexkit-presentation-outliner

Structure presentations into slide-by-slide outlines with key messages and data callouts.

Routine Automation & Office Ops

codexkit-inbox-priority-triage

Sort inboxes, request queues, and ad hoc asks into clear priorities, owners, and response buckets.

codexkit-meeting-action-router

Turn meeting notes or transcripts into decisions, actions, owners, due dates, and a follow-up queue.

codexkit-follow-up-draft-builder

Draft concise follow-up messages, nudges, and recap notes from open decisions and stale requests.

codexkit-status-update-packager

Convert scattered notes, RAID changes, and milestone movement into a clean weekly status update.

codexkit-finance-close-coordinator

Organize month-end close blockers, reconciliations, owners, and evidence chase into a routine control pack.

codexkit-hiring-ops-coordinator

Package interview loops, schedules, feedback follow-ups, and candidate next steps for recruiting operations.

codexkit-contract-intake-router

Standardize incoming legal requests into request type, missing info, priority, and review queue.

codexkit-ops-kpi-packager

Format recurring KPI snapshots, exception flags, and owner follow-ups for routine ops reviews.

codexkit-content-calendar-assembler

Turn launch dates, campaign inputs, and asset requests into a structured content calendar and workback plan.

codexkit-email-composer

Draft clear, professional business emails from rough notes, context, or instructions.

Project & Portfolio Management

codexkit-project-governance-pilot

Stand up governance, cadence, decision rights, and RAID structure for complex initiatives.

codexkit-portfolio-risk-radar

Build portfolio-level RAID and RAG views across workstreams, milestones, and dependencies.

codexkit-sprint-planning-assistant

Organize backlog, estimate effort, balance capacity, and produce sprint commitment summaries.

codexkit-backlog-refiner

Refine backlog items into INVEST-quality user stories with Given/When/Then acceptance criteria.

codexkit-scrum-retrospective

Facilitate sprint retrospectives using 5 formats matched to team maturity with action items.

codexkit-okr-writer

Write and cascade OKRs with outcome-based Key Results, alignment checks, and check-in templates.

codexkit-risk-register

Build a project risk register with P×I scoring, response strategies, and ROAM board integration.

codexkit-kanban-flow-analyzer

Analyze Kanban flow metrics — cycle time, throughput, WIP limits, bottlenecks, and Monte Carlo forecasting.

codexkit-safe-pi-planning

Facilitate SAFe PI Planning with ART sync, feature breakdown, ROAM risks, and PI objectives.

codexkit-pmbok8-earned-value

Track Earned Value with EVM calculations, CPI/SPI analysis, EAC forecasting, and corrective actions.

codexkit-pmbok8-stakeholder-register

Build and maintain a stakeholder register with engagement assessment and RACI alignment.

Finance, Legal & Risk

codexkit-finance-variance-story

Turn budget or forecast variances into a management-ready finance narrative.

codexkit-contract-risk-review

Review contracts for obligation clarity, risk allocation, and negotiation red flags.

codexkit-compliance-gap-review

Map policies and evidence against AML, privacy, audit, or control requirements.

codexkit-budget-variance-explainer

Turn budget vs actual data into plain-language explanations with actions for non-finance managers.

codexkit-fpa-scenario-modeling

Build Base/Bull/Bear P&L scenarios with sensitivity analysis and cash flow projections.

codexkit-financial-statement-analyzer

Analyze financial statements with ratio analysis, DuPont decomposition, trend spotting, and red flags.

codexkit-contract-drafter

Draft contracts from a clause library with risk calibration and negotiation guides.

codexkit-legal-memo-writer

Write legal analysis memos using the IRAC framework with risk-tiered conclusions.

codexkit-fpa-rolling-forecast

Build 12–18 month rolling forecasts with waterfall bridge analysis and assumption logs.

codexkit-audit-readiness-checker

Assess audit readiness with assertion mapping, RAG scoring, and remediation planning.

codexkit-legal-due-diligence

Conduct legal due diligence across 9 workstreams with risk matrix and deal-breaker flags.

People, Operations & Supply Chain

codexkit-talent-review-calibrator

Structure talent reviews, succession risk, and development actions with evidence-based calibration.

codexkit-sandop-facilitator

Run integrated business planning with demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and executive tradeoffs.

codexkit-dmaic-improvement-charter

Define Lean Six Sigma improvement work with scope, baseline, CTQs, and improvement path.

codexkit-job-description-writer

Write job descriptions with SHRM competency alignment, inclusive language, and salary benchmarking.

codexkit-performance-review-writer

Write performance reviews using SBI feedback model, SMART goals, and bias checks.

codexkit-process-mapper

Map business processes end-to-end with swimlane diagrams, 8 Lean Wastes, and efficiency metrics.

codexkit-root-cause-analyzer

Find root cause using 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto analysis, and CAPA corrective actions.

codexkit-onboarding-plan-creator

Create 30-60-90 day onboarding plans with pre-boarding sequence and milestone checkpoints.

codexkit-interview-guide-builder

Build structured interview guides with STAR method, scoring rubrics, and bias safeguards.

codexkit-supplier-evaluation

Evaluate suppliers with weighted scorecards, tier classification, and improvement plans.

codexkit-procurement-rfp-writer

Write procurement RFPs/RFQs with evaluation methodology and ISO 20400 alignment.

Strategy, Analytics & Growth

codexkit-strategy-scorecard-builder

Translate strategy into a scorecard, strategy map, OKR bridge, and initiative portfolio.

codexkit-data-story-builder

Turn KPI movement and analytics into a narrative leaders can interpret and act on.

codexkit-brand-positioning-canvas

Build positioning, differentiation, proof, and message pillars for brand and GTM work.

codexkit-cx-qbr-preparer

Prepare QBRs and success reviews with adoption, ROI, risk, and next-quarter commitments.

codexkit-go-to-market-planner

Plan GTM launches with TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, positioning, messaging, and channel strategy.

codexkit-customer-journey-mapper

Map 7 lifecycle stages with Moments of Truth, emotion curves, and CX improvements.

codexkit-strategic-analysis-porter

Run strategic analysis with Porter Five Forces, PESTEL macro scan, and SWOT cross-analysis.

codexkit-competitor-intelligence

Build competitive intelligence briefs with CI cycle, feature matrix, and battle cards.

codexkit-campaign-brief-writer

Write marketing campaign briefs with SMART objectives, audience personas, and KPI targets.

codexkit-churn-risk-analyzer

Analyze churn risk with health scoring, customer segmentation, and intervention playbooks.

Data & Analytics

codexkit-a-b-test-planner

Design rigorous A/B tests with hypothesis, sample sizing, MDE, guardrail metrics, and rollout playbook.

codexkit-dashboard-kpi-designer

Design KPI dashboards with SMART metrics, visualization selection, alert thresholds, and data dictionary.

codexkit-data-quality-auditor

Audit data quality using DAMA DMBOK six dimensions with scoring, issue log, and remediation plan.

codexkit-survey-analyzer

Analyze survey and feedback data with distributions, segment comparison, theme extraction, and action recommendations.

codexkit-sql-query-builder

Build analytical SQL queries with CTEs, window functions, performance notes, and output documentation.

IT & Admin

codexkit-vendor-comparison-matrix

Compare and evaluate vendors with weighted scoring, TCO analysis, and recommendation memo.

codexkit-change-management-plan

Plan organizational change adoption with ADKAR assessment, communication calendar, and adoption metrics.

Training & Development

codexkit-training-needs-analyzer

Assess training needs across teams with gap analysis, Bloom's objectives, and Kirkpatrick evaluation.

codexkit-workshop-facilitator

Design and facilitate workshops with time-blocked agendas, facilitation notes, and participant materials.

Cross-Functional

codexkit-decision-log

Record and track decisions with RAPID framework, options analysis, and communication plan.

codexkit-crisis-communication

Draft crisis responses with holding statements, Q&A preparation, and stakeholder-specific messaging.

codexkit-business-case-writer

Write business cases with NPV/ROI/Payback analysis, risk assessment, and implementation roadmap.

codexkit-policy-document-writer

Author policies and SOPs with ISO document control, compliance monitoring, and review schedule.

Skill structure

skills/
`-- codexkit-project-governance-pilot/
    |-- SKILL.md
    `-- agents/
        `-- openai.yaml

Modes

See when a skill should support clarify, execute, review, decision, or delegated work.

Playbooks

Pair local skills with prompts that are easy for the whole team to reuse.