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.
Method 1: Install via Plugin Marketplace (Recommended)
The plugin marketplace installs both MCP tools and AI Skills simultaneously — one installation provides full capabilities.
通过 Codex App 的图形界面添加 CloudBase 插件市场并安装插件。
在 Codex App 中点击右上角的 + 按钮。
在菜单中选择 添加插件市场。
在弹窗中填写以下信息:
TencentCloudBase/CloudBase-MCPmain.agents/pluginsplugin添加成功后,在插件列表中找到 Tencent CloudBase 市场。
点击 cloudbase 插件旁的安装按钮。
安装后建议新开一个 Codex 线程,让插件、技能和 MCP 工具完整加载。
Method 2: Connect via MCP Configuration
If you only need MCP tool connectivity, you can also configure manually:
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:
npm i @cloudbase/cloudbase-mcp -g根据运行系统在终端中运行指令:
MacOS, Linux, WSL:
codex mcp add cloudbase --env INTEGRATION_IDE=CodeX -- cloudbase-mcpWindows Powershell:
codex mcp add cloudbase --env INTEGRATION_IDE=CodeX -- cmd /c cloudbase-mcpStep 2: Chat with AI
Enter the following in your AI chat in order:
Install CloudBase Skills: run npx skills add tencentcloudbase/cloudbase-skills -yUse CloudBase Skills: 在 CloudBase 云函数中集成 AI 模型,实现文本生成功能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