Codex Works Better with Research Before Goals
reach_vb · x · 2026-07-14
This advice suggests having Codex conduct research first before using setgoal to establish a target, rather than jumping straight to /goal.
The author states that this approach leads to noticeably better prompt design and subsequent results. Their fixed workflow also involves gathering requirements and doing research first, setting the goal only after that phase is complete.
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