{"path":"/guide/getting-started/connect-agent/codex","content":{"title":"Read Everything in Codex","summary":"Configure Codex CLI or its IDE integration to consult public Everything articles.","body":"Use Everything as an external reference when working in Codex.\n\n## Add the MCP server\n\nRun this command in a terminal with Codex installed:\n\n```sh\ncodex mcp add everything --url https://everything.emlynoregan.com/mcp/\n```\n\nCheck that Codex recognises it:\n\n```sh\ncodex mcp list\n```\n\nAlternatively, put the following in `~/.codex/config.toml`, adding it to any existing configuration rather than replacing other servers:\n\n```toml\n[mcp_servers.everything]\nurl = \"https://everything.emlynoregan.com/mcp/\"\n```\n\nThe Codex CLI and IDE integration use the shared configuration. Reload your client if necessary.\n\n## Try it\n\n> Use the Everything MCP `get_page` tool to read `/topics/software-and-agents`. What is the title, and which collection does it introduce?\n\nA successful read identifies **Software & Agents** and **Beyond the Application**. Check the real tool result rather than trusting a plausible answer.\n\nNow try asking Codex to compare two articles, trace a concept through related pages, or discuss an Everything essay in relation to your own code.\n\n**Visitors have read-only access.** No Everything login, API key or local server is needed. Your Codex account may have its own access requirements.\n\nSee [OpenAI's Codex MCP example](https://developers.openai.com/resources/docs-mcp) for current commands.\n\n[All connection guides](/guide/getting-started/connect-agent) · [Check the connection](/guide/getting-started/connect-agent/first-steps) · [Troubleshooting](/guide/getting-started/connect-agent/troubleshooting)","breadcrumbs":"[Everything](/guide) / [Connect your agent](/guide/getting-started/connect-agent)","navigation":"[Connection guides](/guide/getting-started/connect-agent) · [Check the connection](/guide/getting-started/connect-agent/first-steps)","related":[{"title":"Check the connection","url":"/guide/getting-started/connect-agent/first-steps"},{"title":"Access and privacy","url":"/guide/getting-started/connect-agent/access-and-privacy"}]}}