docs(cheatsheets): add Devin/Claude/Codex CLI cheat sheets
New AI.dev/CHEATSHEETS/ reference set for delegating to terminal AI agents: - README.md: comparison matrix, 'which CLI?' decision guide, official-docs links, cross-CLI rules + ByteLyst environment facts - devin-cli.md: sessions, --permission-mode dangerous vs --sandbox, resume, the sandbox-stall gotcha, delegation pattern + prompt preamble - claude-code-cli.md: REPL/-p/-c/--resume, permission+plan modes, slash commands, MCP - codex-cli.md: interactive vs codex exec for CI, sandbox x approval matrix, config.toml Flags hedged with 'confirm via --help' since they drift between versions; durable value is the ByteLyst workflow. Does not reference .devin/config.local.json contents.
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# AI Coding CLI Cheat Sheets
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> **Location:** `AI.dev/CHEATSHEETS/`
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> **Audience:** Every developer in the ByteLyst ecosystem who delegates work to a
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> terminal-based AI coding agent.
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> **Companion docs:** [`../SKILLS/`](../SKILLS/) (how-to skills), [`../PROMPTS/`](../PROMPTS/)
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> (reusable copy-paste prompts), and the canonical
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> [`../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md`](../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md)
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> (the rules every agent must follow, regardless of which CLI runs it).
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---
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## What's here
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Quick, dense reference cards for the three terminal AI agents we use to delegate
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coding work. Each sheet is **task-oriented** — commands, modes, session management,
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config, and the ByteLyst-specific guardrails — not a marketing overview.
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| CLI | Cheat sheet | Best for |
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| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| 🤖 **Devin** | [`devin-cli.md`](./devin-cli.md) | Long-running autonomous sessions; delegate a scoped roadmap and walk away |
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| 🟣 **Claude Code** | [`claude-code-cli.md`](./claude-code-cli.md) | Interactive pair-programming in the terminal; deep multi-file edits with review |
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| 🟢 **Codex CLI** | [`codex-cli.md`](./codex-cli.md) | Fast local edits + scriptable `exec` runs in CI / one-shot automation |
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---
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## The 30-second mental model
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| | Devin | Claude Code | Codex CLI |
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| ----------------------- | ----------------------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| **Interaction** | Mostly fire-and-forget | Interactive REPL | Interactive **or** `exec` one-shot |
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| **Strength** | Autonomy over many steps | Reasoning + careful edits | Speed + scripting |
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| **Auto-approve flag** | `--permission-mode dangerous` | `--dangerously-skip-permissions` | `--dangerously-bypass-approvals-and-sandbox` (or `--full-auto`) |
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| **Isolation** | `--sandbox` | OS sandbox / devcontainer | `--sandbox <mode>` (built-in) |
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| **Per-repo rules file** | `AGENTS.md` | `AGENTS.md` (+ `CLAUDE.md`) | `AGENTS.md` |
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| **Resume a session** | `devin -r [id]` | `claude --resume` / `-c` | `codex resume` |
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> ⚠️ Exact flags drift between releases. **Always confirm with `<cli> --help`.** The
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> durable value of these sheets is the ByteLyst workflow, not the flag spelling.
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---
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## Which CLI should I use?
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- **Delegating a scoped, multi-step job and want to walk away?** → **Devin**. Point it at
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a self-contained roadmap (see [`../PROMPTS/`](../PROMPTS/)) and let it run.
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- **Working through a hard problem and want to review each move?** → **Claude Code** in
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**plan mode** — it proposes, you approve, it executes.
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- **Need a one-shot, scriptable run inside CI / Gitea Actions?** → **Codex CLI**
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`codex exec` — non-interactive, exits with a status you can gate on.
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- **Just making fast local edits?** → whichever you have open; **Codex** or **Claude Code**
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interactive are both quick.
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| Official docs | |
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| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Devin | <https://docs.devin.ai> |
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| Claude Code | <https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code> |
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| Codex CLI | <https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli> · <https://github.com/openai/codex> |
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---
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## Rules that apply no matter which CLI you run
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These come from [`../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md`](../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md)
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and the per-repo `AGENTS.md`. Put them in the agent's opening prompt every time:
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1. **Tests are sacred** — never delete/weaken a test to go green; fix the code.
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2. **Verify before "done"** — only claim success after the real gate
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(`typecheck` + `test` + `build`) passes. No fabricated results.
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3. **Scope lock** — never hand-edit shared infra (`.npmrc`, `docker-prep.sh`),
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and don't touch repos outside the task.
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4. **No `console.log` / `print`** in product code.
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5. **`productId` on every Cosmos document.**
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6. **Conventional commits** — `type(scope): description`.
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7. **Style preservation** — match the file's existing style; don't add emojis to code.
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## ByteLyst environment facts every agent needs
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- **Package manager:** `pnpm` workspace. Shared packages link via `workspace:*` /
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`"*"` — no registry needed for local builds.
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- **Next.js apps build with `next build --webpack`** (not plain/Turbopack).
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- **Corporate network:** commands run behind a TLS-intercepting proxy
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(`NETWORK=corp`). The Gitea npm registry is reached over an SSH tunnel at
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`localhost:3300`. Gradle needs the custom truststore (`$GRADLE_OPTS`).
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- **Monorepo root:** `learning_ai_common_plat` holds `packages/*`, `services/*`,
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and `dashboards/*`. Product repos are siblings under the same parent.
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---
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## Adding / updating a cheat sheet
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1. Edit or create `AI.dev/CHEATSHEETS/<cli>-cli.md`.
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2. Keep the section order consistent across sheets (Install → Auth → Core commands
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→ Modes → Sessions → Config → ByteLyst workflow → Troubleshooting → Quick card).
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3. Add it to the table above.
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4. Commit: `docs(cheatsheets): update <cli> CLI cheat sheet`.
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# 🟣 Claude Code CLI — Cheat Sheet
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> **What it is:** Anthropic's **Claude Code** — an agentic coding tool that runs in your
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> terminal, reads/edits files, runs commands, and pair-programs interactively.
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> **Best for:** Deep, multi-file changes where you want to stay in the loop — reasoning
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> through a refactor, debugging across modules, or building a feature with review at each step.
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> **Per-repo rules:** reads `AGENTS.md` (canonical) and, if present, `CLAUDE.md`.
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> ⚠️ **Flags/commands drift between versions.** Confirm with `claude --help` and
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> `/help` inside a session.
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>
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> **Official docs:** <https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code>
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---
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## Install & auth
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```bash
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npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code # or the documented installer
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claude --version
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claude # first run walks you through login
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```
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- Auth via Anthropic account (Pro/Max) or an `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY`.
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- Config & history live under `~/.claude/`.
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## Launching
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```bash
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claude # interactive REPL in the current dir
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claude "explain src/server.ts and propose a refactor" # seed a first prompt
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claude -p "list the failing tests" # print mode: one-shot, non-interactive
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cat error.log | claude -p "what's the root cause?" # pipe context in
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```
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## Session management
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```bash
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claude -c # continue the most recent conversation
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claude --resume # pick a past session to resume
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claude --resume <id> "<prompt>" # resume a specific session with a new instruction
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```
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Inside a session, history is preserved; use `/clear` to reset context when switching tasks.
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## Permission modes
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| How | Effect |
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| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
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| _(default)_ | Prompts before edits / commands |
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| `--permission-mode acceptEdits` | Auto-accepts file edits, still gates commands |
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| `--permission-mode plan` | **Plan mode** — proposes a plan, makes no changes |
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| `--dangerously-skip-permissions` | Auto-approves **everything** (use only in a sandbox/VM) |
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```bash
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claude --permission-mode plan # safe: get a plan first, no edits
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claude --dangerously-skip-permissions # full auto — only in throwaway/sandboxed env
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```
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> 🧠 Prefer **plan mode** for anything non-trivial: review the plan, then let it execute.
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> Reserve `--dangerously-skip-permissions` for isolated environments (devcontainer/VM).
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## Useful in-session slash commands
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| Command | Purpose |
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| --------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
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| `/help` | List commands |
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| `/clear` | Reset conversation context |
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| `/init` | Generate/refresh a `CLAUDE.md` for the repo |
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| `/review` | Review recent changes |
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| `/model` | Switch model |
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| `/agents` | Manage subagents |
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| `/mcp` | Inspect/connect MCP servers |
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| `#` (prefix) | Add a durable memory to `CLAUDE.md` |
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| `@path/to/file` | Pull a file into context |
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## Config files & memory
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- **`AGENTS.md`** (repo root) — canonical agent rules; Claude reads it.
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- **`CLAUDE.md`** — optional Claude-specific memory; `/init` scaffolds it, `#` appends to it.
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- **`.claude/settings.json`** (repo or `~/.claude/`) — permissions, hooks, tools, MCP.
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- **MCP servers** — connect tools/data via `claude mcp add ...` or `.mcp.json`.
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## ByteLyst workflow
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Open every delegation with the shared guardrails — Claude honors `AGENTS.md`, but
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re-stating scope keeps it tight:
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```text
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Follow AGENTS.md + AI.dev/SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md.
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Scope: <paths>. Tests are sacred; fix code, not tests.
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Verify: pnpm --filter <pkg> typecheck && ... test && ... build (next build --webpack).
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pnpm workspace; @bytelyst/* link via workspace:*. Conventional commits, one per logical change.
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Use plan mode first for multi-file work; show the plan before editing.
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```
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- Use `/review` before committing a cluster of edits.
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- For repo onboarding context, run `/init` once and commit the resulting `CLAUDE.md`
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(keep it thin — it should point at `AGENTS.md`, not duplicate it).
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## Troubleshooting
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| Symptom | Fix |
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| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Edits applied without asking | You're in `acceptEdits`/`--dangerously-skip-permissions`; switch to default or `plan` |
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| Context bloated / confused | `/clear` and re-seed with `@` file references |
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| Can't reach Gitea/registry | Corp proxy must be active (`NETWORK=corp`); workspace deps avoid the registry |
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| Build fails on Turbopack | Use `next build --webpack` |
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| Wants a tool it can't access | Wire it via MCP (`/mcp`, `claude mcp add`) |
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## Quick-reference card
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```text
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claude # interactive
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claude -p "..." # one-shot print mode
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claude -c # continue last session
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claude --resume # pick a session
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claude --permission-mode plan # plan first, no edits
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/init /clear /review /model /mcp #memory @file
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```
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---
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**Related:** [`devin-cli.md`](./devin-cli.md) · [`codex-cli.md`](./codex-cli.md) ·
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[`../PROMPTS/`](../PROMPTS/) · [`../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md`](../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md)
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_Last updated: 2026-05-28 · verify flags against your installed version (`claude --help`)._
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# 🟢 Codex CLI — Cheat Sheet
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> **What it is:** OpenAI's **Codex CLI** — an open-source terminal coding agent that
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> edits files and runs commands inside a built-in sandbox, interactively or as a
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> scriptable one-shot (`codex exec`).
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> **Best for:** Fast local edits, and **automation** — `codex exec` slots cleanly into
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> CI / Gitea Actions and one-shot scripts.
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> **Per-repo rules:** reads `AGENTS.md` (merged with `~/.codex/AGENTS.md` and any
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> project-local `AGENTS.md`).
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> **In this repo:** delegation examples live under
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> [`docs/ecosystem/delegation/codex/`](../../docs/ecosystem/delegation/codex/) and
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> [`docs/CODEX_RESUME_PROMPT.md`](../../docs/CODEX_RESUME_PROMPT.md).
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> ⚠️ **Flags/modes drift between versions.** Confirm with `codex --help`.
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>
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> **Official docs:** <https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli> · source: <https://github.com/openai/codex>
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---
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## Install & auth
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```bash
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npm install -g @openai/codex # or: brew install codex
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codex --version
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codex login # ChatGPT sign-in, or set OPENAI_API_KEY
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```
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- Config & state live under `~/.codex/` (notably `~/.codex/config.toml`).
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## Launching
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```bash
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codex # interactive TUI in the current dir
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codex "add a vitest for src/lib/utils.ts" # seed the first instruction
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codex exec "run the test suite and fix failures" # non-interactive one-shot (scripts/CI)
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codex resume # resume a previous session
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```
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## Approval + sandbox modes
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Codex couples **what it can touch** (sandbox) with **when it asks** (approvals).
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| Flag | Meaning |
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| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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| `--sandbox read-only` | Can read; no writes, no commands |
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| `--sandbox workspace-write` | Can edit the working dir + run commands in it (default-ish) |
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| `--sandbox danger-full-access` | No sandbox restrictions |
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| `--ask-for-approval untrusted` \| `on-failure` \| `on-request` \| `never` | When to prompt you |
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| `--full-auto` | Convenience: low-friction auto (workspace-write + minimal prompts) |
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| `--dangerously-bypass-approvals-and-sandbox` | **No approvals, no sandbox** (CI/throwaway only) |
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```bash
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codex --full-auto # everyday autonomy, still sandboxed
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codex --sandbox workspace-write --ask-for-approval on-failure
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codex exec --dangerously-bypass-approvals-and-sandbox "..." # CI only, isolated runner
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```
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> 🧠 The sandbox is **built in** (unlike Devin's optional `--sandbox`). For ByteLyst,
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> `workspace-write` is fine for single-package work, but cross-package `workspace:*`
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> builds and the corp proxy / Gitea tunnel may need broader access — prefer running from
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> the monorepo root and, if installs fail, loosen the sandbox rather than fighting it.
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## Config (`~/.codex/config.toml`)
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```toml
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model = "..." # default model
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approval_policy = "on-failure"
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sandbox_mode = "workspace-write"
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# [mcp_servers.*] # wire external tools via MCP
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```
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Project-level `AGENTS.md` is layered on top of `~/.codex/AGENTS.md`.
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## `codex exec` for automation (the high-value mode)
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```bash
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# One-shot, non-interactive — perfect for Gitea Actions / scripts:
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codex exec "typecheck the repo and fix any TS errors" \
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--sandbox workspace-write --ask-for-approval never
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```
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- Deterministic, no TUI; exits with a status you can gate CI on.
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- Pair with a tight prompt + explicit verify commands (see below).
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## ByteLyst workflow
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Lead with the shared guardrails (Codex reads `AGENTS.md`, but restate scope):
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```text
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Follow AGENTS.md + AI.dev/SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md.
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Scope: <paths> only. Tests are sacred. No console.log. productId on Cosmos docs.
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Verify: pnpm --filter <pkg> typecheck && ... test && ... build (next build --webpack).
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pnpm workspace; @bytelyst/* via workspace:*. Conventional commits, one per change.
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Only mark done after verify passes; never fabricate results.
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```
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- Start in `read-only` for a plan, then switch to `workspace-write` to execute.
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- Reserve `--dangerously-bypass-approvals-and-sandbox` for the isolated CI runner.
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## Troubleshooting
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| Symptom | Fix |
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| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| "permission denied" writing files | Sandbox is `read-only`; use `--sandbox workspace-write` |
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| Can't build `@bytelyst/*` deps | Sandbox can't see sibling `packages/*` — run from monorepo root, loosen sandbox |
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| Network/registry errors | Corp proxy must be active; workspace deps avoid the registry |
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| `next build` fails (Turbopack) | Use `next build --webpack` |
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| Non-interactive run hangs on a prompt | Add `--ask-for-approval never` to `codex exec` |
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## Quick-reference card
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```text
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codex # interactive
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codex "..." # seed an instruction
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codex exec "..." # one-shot (CI/scripts)
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codex resume # resume session
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--sandbox read-only|workspace-write|danger-full-access
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--ask-for-approval untrusted|on-failure|on-request|never
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--full-auto # convenient autonomy (still sandboxed)
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~/.codex/config.toml # defaults: model, approval_policy, sandbox_mode
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```
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---
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**Related:** [`devin-cli.md`](./devin-cli.md) · [`claude-code-cli.md`](./claude-code-cli.md) ·
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[`../PROMPTS/`](../PROMPTS/) · [`../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md`](../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md)
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_Last updated: 2026-05-28 · verify flags against your installed version (`codex --help`)._
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# 🤖 Devin CLI — Cheat Sheet
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> **What it is:** Cognition's **Devin** as a terminal agent. You hand it a scoped task
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> (ideally a self-contained roadmap), and it plans → edits → runs → verifies across many
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> steps with minimal babysitting.
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> **Best for:** Long-running, well-scoped delegations where you want to walk away — e.g.
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> "validate and harden `tracker-web`'s test suite," or "execute this 5-task roadmap."
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> **In this repo:** session config lives in `.devin/config.local.json` (**secret — never
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> commit or print it**). A worked example is
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> [`dashboards/tracker-web/docs/roadmaps/DEVIN_CLI_EXPERIMENT.md`](../../dashboards/tracker-web/docs/roadmaps/DEVIN_CLI_EXPERIMENT.md).
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> ⚠️ **Flags drift between versions.** Run `devin --help` to confirm. This sheet captures
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> the workflow + ByteLyst conventions, which are stable.
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>
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> **Official docs:** <https://docs.devin.ai>
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---
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## Install & auth
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```bash
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# Install per the official docs (https://docs.devin.ai), then verify + authenticate.
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# (Confirm the exact subcommands for your version with `devin --help`.)
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devin --help # list available commands/flags
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devin login # authenticate (or provide the API key Devin expects)
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```
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- Auth/state for this workspace is cached in `.devin/config.local.json` (mode `600`).
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- That file may contain an **API token** → it is git-ignored; keep it that way.
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## Launching a session
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```bash
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devin # interactive TUI in the current dir
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devin "validate the tracker-web tests" # seed the first instruction inline
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```
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A Devin session shows a live **todo list** and streams its tool calls (reads, edits,
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shell commands). You can interrupt at any time (Ctrl-C / Esc) — that shows up in the
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log as `Canceled due to user interrupt` (this is **you**, not a permission block).
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## Permission & sandbox modes
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| Flag | Effect |
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| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| _(default)_ | Asks before potentially destructive commands |
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| `--permission-mode dangerous` | **Auto-approves** commands without prompting |
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| `--sandbox` | Runs in an **isolated environment** (restricted fs / network) |
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```bash
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# Full autonomy, isolated:
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devin --permission-mode dangerous --sandbox
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# Full autonomy, direct access to the real pnpm workspace + corp proxy:
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devin --permission-mode dangerous
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```
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> 🧠 **Gotcha (learned the hard way):** `--sandbox` can wall off the filesystem and
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> network even when command _approval_ is automatic. ByteLyst work needs to (a) read
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> sibling `packages/*` for `workspace:*` builds and (b) reach the corp proxy / Gitea
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> tunnel for `pnpm`. If a sandboxed run stalls on install/build, **drop `--sandbox`**.
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> `dangerous` mode never blocks; a stall is almost always sandbox scope.
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## Session management
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```bash
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devin -r # list recent sessions
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devin -r <id> # resume a specific session (e.g. `devin -r adaptable-comma`)
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/exit # leave the interactive session
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```
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Sessions are named (e.g. `adaptable-comma`); the CLI prints the resume command when you
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exit. Resuming keeps the prior context + todo state.
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## How to delegate well (the ByteLyst pattern)
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Devin shines with a **self-contained roadmap file**. Don't free-form a vague goal —
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point it at a doc that encodes scope, verify commands, and a done-definition. See
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[`AI.dev/PROMPTS/`](../PROMPTS/) for reusable templates and the tracker-web experiment
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doc for the gold-standard shape:
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1. **Scope lock** — name the exact folder; forbid edits elsewhere (incl. shared packages).
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2. **Verify commands** — give the literal `pnpm typecheck && pnpm lint && pnpm test && pnpm build`.
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3. **Commit discipline** — one task = one conventional commit; flip the checkbox + paste
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the short-SHA in the same commit.
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4. **No fabrication** — only check a box after its Verify passes; otherwise leave `- [ ]`
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with a one-line blocker.
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5. **Done-definition** — full suite green from a clean state + a summary of SHAs.
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Paste this preamble into the first instruction every time:
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```text
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Read AGENTS.md and AI.dev/SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md first.
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Scope: ONLY <path>. Don't edit shared packages/.npmrc/docker-prep.sh.
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Tests are sacred. Verify with: <exact commands>. Conventional commits.
|
||||
Builds use `next build --webpack`. pnpm workspace; workspace:* deps link locally.
|
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Only mark a task done after its verify passes — never fabricate. Commit + push per task.
|
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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|
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| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
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| ----------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
|
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| `Canceled due to user interrupt` | You pressed Ctrl-C/Esc or `/exit` | Resume: `devin -r <id>` |
|
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| Stalls on `pnpm install` / build in `--sandbox` | Sandbox blocks fs/network | Re-run **without** `--sandbox` |
|
||||
| Can't find `@bytelyst/*` packages | Sandbox can't see sibling `packages/*` | Run from the monorepo; drop `--sandbox` |
|
||||
| `pnpm` network errors | Corp proxy / Gitea tunnel not reachable from sandbox | Run on host (proxy active) without sandbox |
|
||||
| Asks for approval despite `dangerous` | Flag typo / older binary | `devin --help`; update the CLI |
|
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|
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## Quick-reference card
|
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|
||||
```text
|
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devin # start interactive session here
|
||||
devin --permission-mode dangerous # auto-approve commands (recommended for delegations)
|
||||
add --sandbox # ...but only if the task needs no workspace/network
|
||||
devin -r # list sessions
|
||||
devin -r <name> # resume a session
|
||||
/exit # end session (prints resume command)
|
||||
```
|
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|
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---
|
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|
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**Related:** [`claude-code-cli.md`](./claude-code-cli.md) · [`codex-cli.md`](./codex-cli.md) ·
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[`../PROMPTS/`](../PROMPTS/) · [`../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md`](../SKILLS/agent-behavior-guidelines.md)
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|
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_Last updated: 2026-05-28 · verify flags against your installed version (`devin --help`)._
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