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This guide covers connecting Codex CLI to your repository. To set up AutoDev itself, please refer to the AutoDev setup guide.
Codex CLI is OpenAI’s AI coding assistant. When integrated with AutoDev, it can automate code generation, bug fixes, refactoring, and more through natural language commands.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • An OpenAI account
  • Repository access where you want to use AutoDev

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Setup Process

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Step 1: Generate OpenAI API Key

  1. Go to the OpenAI API keys page
  2. Click Create new secret key
  3. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., “AutoDev”)
  4. Copy the generated API key (you won’t be able to see it again)

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Step 2: Add API Key to GitHub Repository

  1. Navigate to your repository on GitHub
  2. Go to Settings > Secrets and variables > Actions
  3. Click New repository secret
  4. Set the name to OPENAI_API_KEY
  5. Paste your OpenAI API key in the value field
  6. Click Add secret

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Next Steps

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