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Codex Configuration Guide

Codex can install the CloudBase plugin through the plugin marketplace to get both MCP tool connectivity and AI Skills in one go, or connect manually via MCP configuration. The plugin marketplace approach is recommended.

For example:

  • "Build a WeChat Mini Program ordering system with CloudBase" — AI scaffolds pages, creates the cloud database, writes cloud functions, and guides preview
  • "Build a reservation management system that lets users place orders and admins update status" — AI models it with CloudBase PostgreSQL, configures permissions, and wires up frontend and backend
  • "Add phone-number login to a Web app" — AI enables the auth method and integrates the CloudBase SDK

No need to switch to the cloud console — all operations can be done in Codex using natural language.

Prerequisites​

Before configuring, ensure the following conditions are met:

Node.js environment and CloudBase environment ready

Node.js Environment: Make sure Node.js v18.15.0 or later is installed:

node --version

If not installed, download from the Node.js website.

CloudBase Environment: See the guide Create a CloudBase Environment. New users can try it for free.

The plugin marketplace installs both MCP tools and AI Skills simultaneously — one installation provides full capabilities.

Add the CloudBase plugin marketplace and install the plugin via the Codex App graphical interface.

1
Open Plugin Directory

Click the + button in the top-right corner of Codex App.

2
Add Plugin Marketplace

Select Add Plugin Marketplace from the menu.

3
Fill in Marketplace Info

Enter the following information in the dialog:

Source:TencentCloudBase/CloudBase-MCP
Git Ref:main
Sparse Path:Leave empty
4
Click Add Marketplace

Once added, find the Tencent CloudBase marketplace in the plugin list.

5
Install CloudBase Plugin

Click the install button next to the cloudbase plugin.

6
Start a New Thread to Verify

After installation, start a new Codex thread to let the plugin, skills, and MCP tools fully load.

Method 2: Connect via MCP Configuration​

If you only need MCP tool connectivity, you can also configure manually:

Client

Configure your AI tool to connect with CloudBase capabilities. Supports local and hosted connection. See connection modes.

Step 1: Install / Configure CloudBase

前置步骤：

bash
npm i @cloudbase/cloudbase-mcp -g

根据运行系统在终端中运行指令：

MacOS, Linux, WSL:

bash
codex mcp add cloudbase --env INTEGRATION_IDE=CodeX -- cloudbase-mcp

Windows Powershell:

bash
codex mcp add cloudbase --env INTEGRATION_IDE=CodeX -- cmd /c cloudbase-mcp
Need help?View Codex CLI docs

Step 2: Chat with AI

Enter the following in your AI chat in order:

prompt
Read https://docs.cloudbase.net/skill.md and tell me what it can do
Use CloudBase Skills: 帮我按照 Spec 工作流开发一个 CloudBase 新功能

FAQ​

Q: MCP connection failed? A: Check if the command executed correctly, restart Codex, and verify your network connection.

Q: Showing 0 tools? A: See the FAQ.

More questions: Full FAQ

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