codeagent

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Execute codeagent-wrapper for multi-backend AI code tasks. Supports Codex, Claude, and Gemini backends with file references (@syntax) and structured output.

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NPX Install

npx skill4agent add cexll/myclaude codeagent

Codeagent Wrapper Integration

Overview

Execute codeagent-wrapper commands with pluggable AI backends (Codex, Claude, Gemini). Supports file references via
@
syntax, parallel task execution with backend selection, and configurable security controls.

When to Use

  • Complex code analysis requiring deep understanding
  • Large-scale refactoring across multiple files
  • Automated code generation with backend selection

Usage

HEREDOC syntax (recommended):
bash
codeagent-wrapper --backend codex - [working_dir] <<'EOF'
<task content here>
EOF
With backend selection:
bash
codeagent-wrapper --backend claude - . <<'EOF'
<task content here>
EOF
Simple tasks:
bash
codeagent-wrapper --backend codex "simple task" [working_dir]
codeagent-wrapper --backend gemini "simple task" [working_dir]

Backends

BackendCommandDescriptionBest For
codex
--backend codex
OpenAI Codex (default)Code analysis, complex development
claude
--backend claude
Anthropic ClaudeSimple tasks, documentation, prompts
gemini
--backend gemini
Google GeminiUI/UX prototyping

Backend Selection Guide

Codex (default):
  • Deep code understanding and complex logic implementation
  • Large-scale refactoring with precise dependency tracking
  • Algorithm optimization and performance tuning
  • Example: "Analyze the call graph of @src/core and refactor the module dependency structure"
Claude:
  • Quick feature implementation with clear requirements
  • Technical documentation, API specs, README generation
  • Professional prompt engineering (e.g., product requirements, design specs)
  • Example: "Generate a comprehensive README for @package.json with installation, usage, and API docs"
Gemini:
  • UI component scaffolding and layout prototyping
  • Design system implementation with style consistency
  • Interactive element generation with accessibility support
  • Example: "Create a responsive dashboard layout with sidebar navigation and data visualization cards"
Backend Switching:
  • Start with Codex for analysis, switch to Claude for documentation, then Gemini for UI implementation
  • Use per-task backend selection in parallel mode to optimize for each task's strengths

Parameters

  • task
    (required): Task description, supports
    @file
    references
  • working_dir
    (optional): Working directory (default: current)
  • --backend
    (required): Select AI backend (codex/claude/gemini)
    • Note: Claude backend only adds
      --dangerously-skip-permissions
      when explicitly enabled

Return Format

Agent response text here...

---
SESSION_ID: 019a7247-ac9d-71f3-89e2-a823dbd8fd14

Resume Session

bash
# Resume with codex backend
codeagent-wrapper --backend codex resume <session_id> - <<'EOF'
<follow-up task>
EOF

# Resume with specific backend
codeagent-wrapper --backend claude resume <session_id> - <<'EOF'
<follow-up task>
EOF

Parallel Execution

Default (summary mode - context-efficient):
bash
codeagent-wrapper --parallel <<'EOF'
---TASK---
id: task1
backend: codex
workdir: /path/to/dir
---CONTENT---
task content
---TASK---
id: task2
dependencies: task1
---CONTENT---
dependent task
EOF
Full output mode (for debugging):
bash
codeagent-wrapper --parallel --full-output <<'EOF'
...
EOF
Output Modes:
  • Summary (default): Structured report with changes, output, verification, and review summary.
  • Full (
    --full-output
    )
    : Complete task messages. Use only when debugging specific failures.
With per-task backend:
bash
codeagent-wrapper --parallel <<'EOF'
---TASK---
id: task1
backend: codex
workdir: /path/to/dir
---CONTENT---
analyze code structure
---TASK---
id: task2
backend: claude
dependencies: task1
---CONTENT---
design architecture based on analysis
---TASK---
id: task3
backend: gemini
dependencies: task2
---CONTENT---
generate implementation code
EOF
Concurrency Control: Set
CODEAGENT_MAX_PARALLEL_WORKERS
to limit concurrent tasks (default: unlimited).

Environment Variables

  • CODEX_TIMEOUT
    : Override timeout in milliseconds (default: 7200000 = 2 hours)
  • CODEAGENT_SKIP_PERMISSIONS
    : Control Claude CLI permission checks
    • For Claude backend: Set to
      true
      /
      1
      to add
      --dangerously-skip-permissions
      (default: disabled)
    • For Codex/Gemini backends: Currently has no effect
  • CODEAGENT_MAX_PARALLEL_WORKERS
    : Limit concurrent tasks in parallel mode (default: unlimited, recommended: 8)

Invocation Pattern

Single Task:
Bash tool parameters:
- command: codeagent-wrapper --backend <backend> - [working_dir] <<'EOF'
  <task content>
  EOF
- timeout: 7200000
- description: <brief description>

Note: --backend is required (codex/claude/gemini)
Parallel Tasks:
Bash tool parameters:
- command: codeagent-wrapper --parallel --backend <backend> <<'EOF'
  ---TASK---
  id: task_id
  backend: <backend>  # Optional, overrides global
  workdir: /path
  dependencies: dep1, dep2
  ---CONTENT---
  task content
  EOF
- timeout: 7200000
- description: <brief description>

Note: Global --backend is required; per-task backend is optional

Critical Rules

NEVER kill codeagent processes. Long-running tasks are normal. Instead:
  1. Check task status via log file:
    bash
    # View real-time output
    tail -f /tmp/claude/<workdir>/tasks/<task_id>.output
    
    # Check if task is still running
    cat /tmp/claude/<workdir>/tasks/<task_id>.output | tail -50
  2. Wait with timeout:
    bash
    # Use TaskOutput tool with block=true and timeout
    TaskOutput(task_id="<id>", block=true, timeout=300000)
  3. Check process without killing:
    bash
    ps aux | grep codeagent-wrapper | grep -v grep
Why: codeagent tasks often take 2-10 minutes. Killing them wastes API costs and loses progress.

Security Best Practices

  • Claude Backend: Permission checks enabled by default
    • To skip checks: set
      CODEAGENT_SKIP_PERMISSIONS=true
      or pass
      --skip-permissions
  • Concurrency Limits: Set
    CODEAGENT_MAX_PARALLEL_WORKERS
    in production to prevent resource exhaustion
  • Automation Context: This wrapper is designed for AI-driven automation where permission prompts would block execution

Recent Updates

  • Multi-backend support for all modes (workdir, resume, parallel)
  • Security controls with configurable permission checks
  • Concurrency limits with worker pool and fail-fast cancellation