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Codex repo instructions examples
Examples of repo instructions that help Codex respect architecture, tests, security rules and product constraints.
Quick answer
Good Codex repo instructions describe architecture boundaries, commands, security rules, formatting expectations and what files the agent must not touch.
Examples
Include rules for auth ownership, env access, migrations, tests, copy constraints, deployment commands and generated files.
Risk check
Instructions become harmful when they are vague, outdated or conflict with the actual package scripts.
FAQ
What should repo instructions include?
They should include the working commands, architecture rules, security constraints and project-specific no-touch zones.