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Skill · npm · ★ 2 · graded 2026-10-25Source linked

Memory for AI agents: beliefs with a source, a certainty and a revision history. SQLite, zero deps, MCP server.

4 outside reports on file

codex reads local files; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesReads local filesNOTED
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (@ghostpaw/codex)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @ghostpaw/codex

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About Codex

Codex is an agent skill focused on Developer tools and Data & databases: Memory for AI agents: beliefs with a source, a certainty and a revision history. SQLite, zero deps, MCP server.

It is published on npm as @ghostpaw/codex and hosted on GitHub at GhostPawJS/codex (2 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y @ghostpaw/codex

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

16/100
GitHub stars
2
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

Reports from our research that name this package. We list them as published and do not rate them.

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Risks to watch for

  • Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@ghostpaw/codex). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Codex?

Install Codex with npm install @ghostpaw/codex or run it directly with npx -y @ghostpaw/codex. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/GhostPawJS/codex. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.

Are there security reports about Codex?

4 reports were found for this package in our research. Titles and dates (MalSkillBench benchmark samples) are listed in the Reports section above. Codex currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Codex actively maintained?

Codex has 2 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/GhostPawJS/codex before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Codex?

You can compare Codex side by side with other SQLite, Memory skills in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use Codex? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Codex

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: codex
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/ghostpawjs-codex
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 4
- **Public Adoption:** 2 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads local files
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@ghostpaw/codex)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @ghostpaw/codex`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
AI agent skill
Publisher
GhostPawJS
Source code
github.com/GhostPawJS/codex
Install command
npm install @ghostpaw/codex
Est. context load
~53 tokens idle · ~1k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity
2 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-25

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