// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP CODEX WORKER TOOLS

5 tools from the Mcp Codex Worker MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

View the Mcp Codex Worker policy → Token cost: 1,470 tokens →

// ALL 5 MCP CODEX WORKER TOOLS

WRITE 1 tools

Write message-task Send a follow-up message to an existing task on its original session. Use this to steer a running task, re...

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive cancel-task Cancel one or more running tasks. Accepts a single task_id or an array. Running tasks are aborted and mark...

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute respond-task Unblock a task that is in `input_required` because the agent requested input or an approval. Payload shape... Execute spawn-task Create and start a provider-agnostic task, returning a task_id you can track. (v1.0.34) Dispatches the pro... Execute wait-task Block until a task settles or asks for input. Returns as soon as the task reaches a terminal state (`compl...

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Mcp Codex Worker through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y mcp-codex-worker

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mcp Codex Worker MCP server have? +

The Mcp Codex Worker MCP server exposes 5 tools across 3 categories: Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Mcp Codex Worker tools? +

Route the Mcp Codex Worker server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Mcp Codex Worker tools fall into? +

Mcp Codex Worker tools are categorised as Write (1), Destructive (1), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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