external-subagents Skill
external-subagents is a JavaScript AI agent skill for Codex with npx, git clone. Codex subagent CLI and tooling
How to use external-subagents Skill
Install or run
git clone https://github.com/obra/external-subagents ~/.codex/skills/using-subagents-as-codex
cd ~/.codex/skills/using-subagents-as-codex/dev
npm install
npm run buildCompatible clients
What is external-subagents Skill?
external-subagents is a JavaScript AI agent skill for Codex with npx, git clone. Codex subagent CLI and tooling This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Reusable instructions support
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Shell commands support
- Document generation support
- Anthropic provider support
- SKILL.md config support
- Reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references
Technical details
Install or run external-subagents using npx. Check obra/external-subagents for the latest setup command.
- Built for JavaScript
- Built for Node.js
- Install or run with npx
- Install or run with git clone
- Works with Codex
- Uses SSE transport
Requirements and access
Security and permissions
Review permissions before connecting any MCP server to an agent. Pay special attention to whether it can read local files, write data, call external services, or perform destructive actions.
When to use external-subagents Skill
- Use it for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
- Use it for agent skills workflows.
- Use it for coding workflows.
- Use it for data workflows.
- Use it for codex users.
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Frequently asked questions
What is external-subagents?
external-subagents is a JavaScript AI agent skill for Codex with npx, git clone. Codex subagent CLI and tooling
Who is external-subagents best for?
external-subagents is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, agent skills workflows, coding workflows, data workflows, codex users.
How do I install external-subagents?
Install or run external-subagents using npx. Check external-subagents for the latest setup command.
Is external-subagents actively maintained?
external-subagents may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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