Codex Octopus
Rank #6,035io.github.xiaolai/codex-octopus
Spawn multiple specialized Codex agents as MCP servers, each independently configured.
What you can do with Codex Octopus
Codex Octopus is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by xiaolai. It ranks #6,035 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 20 GitHub stars. Codex Octopus is listed across 4 registries — Official MCP, mcp.so, Glama and PulseMCP, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 2, 2026 and most recently updated on Apr 2, 2026.
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What Codex Octopus can and cannot do
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What you need before using Codex Octopus
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Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- CODEX_API_KEY · optional
- CODEX_TOOL_NAME · optional
- CODEX_MODEL · optional
- CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE · optional
- CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY · optional
- CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS · optional
- CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY · optional
Connect Codex Octopus and confirm it works
claude mcp add codex-octopus -e "CODEX_API_KEY=<your CODEX_API_KEY>" -e "CODEX_TOOL_NAME=<your CODEX_TOOL_NAME>" -e "CODEX_MODEL=<your CODEX_MODEL>" -e "CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE=<your CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE>" -e "CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY=<your CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY>" -e "CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS=<your CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS>" -e "CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY=<your CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY>" -- npx -y codex-octopusReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.codex-octopus]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "codex-octopus"]
[mcp_servers.codex-octopus.env]
CODEX_API_KEY = "<your CODEX_API_KEY>"
CODEX_TOOL_NAME = "<your CODEX_TOOL_NAME>"
CODEX_MODEL = "<your CODEX_MODEL>"
CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE = "<your CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE>"
CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY = "<your CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY>"
CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS = "<your CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS>"
CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY = "<your CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"codex-octopus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"codex-octopus"
],
"env": {
"CODEX_API_KEY": "<your CODEX_API_KEY>",
"CODEX_TOOL_NAME": "<your CODEX_TOOL_NAME>",
"CODEX_MODEL": "<your CODEX_MODEL>",
"CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE": "<your CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE>",
"CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY": "<your CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY>",
"CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS": "<your CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS>",
"CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY": "<your CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"codex-octopus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"codex-octopus"
],
"env": {
"CODEX_API_KEY": "<your CODEX_API_KEY>",
"CODEX_TOOL_NAME": "<your CODEX_TOOL_NAME>",
"CODEX_MODEL": "<your CODEX_MODEL>",
"CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE": "<your CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE>",
"CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY": "<your CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY>",
"CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS": "<your CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS>",
"CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY": "<your CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"codex-octopus": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"codex-octopus"
],
"env": {
"CODEX_API_KEY": "<your CODEX_API_KEY>",
"CODEX_TOOL_NAME": "<your CODEX_TOOL_NAME>",
"CODEX_MODEL": "<your CODEX_MODEL>",
"CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE": "<your CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE>",
"CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY": "<your CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY>",
"CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS": "<your CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS>",
"CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY": "<your CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"codex-octopus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"codex-octopus"
],
"env": {
"CODEX_API_KEY": "<your CODEX_API_KEY>",
"CODEX_TOOL_NAME": "<your CODEX_TOOL_NAME>",
"CODEX_MODEL": "<your CODEX_MODEL>",
"CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE": "<your CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE>",
"CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY": "<your CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY>",
"CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS": "<your CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS>",
"CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY": "<your CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"codex-octopus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"codex-octopus"
],
"env": {
"CODEX_API_KEY": "<your CODEX_API_KEY>",
"CODEX_TOOL_NAME": "<your CODEX_TOOL_NAME>",
"CODEX_MODEL": "<your CODEX_MODEL>",
"CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE": "<your CODEX_SANDBOX_MODE>",
"CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY": "<your CODEX_APPROVAL_POLICY>",
"CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS": "<your CODEX_APPEND_INSTRUCTIONS>",
"CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY": "<your CODEX_FACTORY_ONLY>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Codex Octopusyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Apr 2, 2026
- Latest version published
- Apr 2, 2026
- Version history
- 2 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Oct 16, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
- mcp.so ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain Codex Octopus? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.0.1 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 0.1.0 | Nov 25, 2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Codex Octopus?
- Codex Octopus is maintained by xiaolai, which publishes 4 MCP servers (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Codex Octopus listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Codex Octopus is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside mcp.so, Glama and PulseMCP.
- How many versions does Codex Octopus have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Codex Octopus, most recently published on Apr 2, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Codex Octopus?
- The source code for Codex Octopus is hosted at github.com/xiaolai/codex-octopus.
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