codex-orchestrator
Methodical end-to-end software delivery orchestrator for Codex CLI with dual project modes (greenfield for new builds, brownfield for existing systems) and dual execution modes (autonomous and gated). Use when users want full lifecycle delivery with strict stage gates, progress tracking, per-step manual/automated testing, continuous docs updates, change-impact management, and a reusable AGENTS.md workflow for any coding agent.
Why use this skill?
Deploy a methodical software delivery lifecycle using the Codex Orchestrator. Features strict spec-driven development, gated releases, and dual greenfield/brownfield modes.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/shalomobongo/codex-conductorWhat This Skill Does
The codex-orchestrator is a sophisticated delivery framework designed for the OpenClaw environment to transform software development from an erratic, one-shot task into a disciplined, repeatable, and lifecycle-aware process. It acts as the command center for the Codex CLI, enforcing strict Spec-Driven Development (SDD) to ensure that every line of code generated is tethered to validated requirements. By managing project modes (Greenfield/Brownfield) and execution modes (Autonomous/Gated), it provides teams with high-fidelity control over software evolution, complete with integrated progress tracking, change-impact analysis, and automated gate-keeping.
Installation
To integrate this orchestrator into your environment, use the following commands:
- Install the base conductor:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/shalomobongo/codex-conductor - Initialize your project structure:
python scripts/init_project_docs.py --root ./my-project --mode greenfield - Ensure all reference files from the skill directory are accessible by the agent to satisfy the mandatory pre-execution checks.
Use Cases
- Greenfield Enterprise Apps: Rapidly bootstrap complex architectures with built-in documentation scaffolds and rigorous test-driven cycles.
- Brownfield Legacy Modernization: Safely onboard existing codebases by utilizing the
brownfieldmode to document, test, and incrementally replace legacy modules without breaking production flows. - Strict Quality Control Environments: Utilize the
gatedexecution mode to mandate human-in-the-loop approvals before any commit, deployment, or architecture change is finalized.
Example Prompts
- "codex-orchestrator, initiate a new greenfield project for a microservice-based inventory system. Use gated execution and follow the standard planning questionnaire."
- "I need to modernize our legacy authentication module. Initialize the project in brownfield mode and identify the critical path for the initial refactor."
- "codex-orchestrator, review the current build progress against the acceptance criteria defined in the AGENTS.md contract and pause for approval before the next vertical slice."
Tips & Limitations
- The Spec is Law: The orchestrator will refuse to generate code if a valid specification is missing. Always prioritize the
references/spec-driven-development.mdworkflow. - State Management: Always maintain the
.orchestrator/status.jsonfile. It is the single source of truth for the agent's memory between sessions. - Limitations: This tool is designed for structured development. It is not suitable for creative exploration or rapid prototyping where requirements are expected to change daily without documentation updates.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-shalomobongo-codex-conductor": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-write, file-read, code-execution