CodexQB
CodexQB is a Codex plugin for evidence-backed repo comprehension, planning, QA audit, and gated implementation handoffs.
What is it?
What it is
CodexQB is a Codex plugin that transforms a project repository into a durable, evidence-backed planning package. It generates structured planning documents, audits, and implementation contracts to ensure secure, adaptable, and reviewable project planning.
Why it exists
CodexQB exists to provide a vibecoding-first planning framework that prioritizes evidence-backed decisions, security, and adaptability. It ensures planning is reviewable, source-bound, and ready for small verified execution slices while maintaining strict validation and privacy controls.
Who should use it
Software, AI, infrastructure, security, and automation project teams that require evidence‑backed, reviewable, and adaptive planning with small verified execution slices, and who are comfortable using Codex plugins and detailed planning artifacts.
Who should avoid it
Teams or individuals looking for quick, hands‑on implementation without extensive planning, or those managing very small or trivial projects where the overhead of CodexQB’s planning workflow outweighs benefits.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How CodexQB works
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You interact with it
Open CodexQB, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Evidence‑backed planning documents that survive context changes
- Reviewable and auditable implementation contracts
- Built‑in safety checks preventing accidental code changes
- Deterministic artifacts enable reproducible runs and audits
- Clear token usage and budget reporting for cost control
- Privacy‑aware release validation protects sensitive data
- Modular sub‑plans allow incremental implementation
- QA audit gates reduce risk before code changes
- Compatibility with Codex plugin ecosystem
- Automated validation reduces manual oversight
Disadvantages
- Complex workflow may be overkill for small projects
- Requires Codex plugin installation and familiarity
- Learning curve for understanding Planner‑docs conventions
- Performance overhead from multiple validation steps
- Dependency on Codex environment and API limits
- Potentially verbose documentation and artifacts
- Requires careful configuration to avoid false positives in audits
Installation
FAQ
How do I install CodexQB as a plugin in Codex?
Add the repository as a Codex plugin marketplace with `codex plugin marketplace add alicankiraz1/CodexQB --ref main`, then install the `codexqb` skill using `codex plugin add codexqb@codexqb`.
What does 'vibecoding-first' mean in CodexQB?
It prioritizes planning over premature implementation, focusing on small reversible slices, validation signals, and human review checkpoints while maintaining safety and source-bound execution.
How does CodexQB validate planning artifacts?
It uses a dependency-free validator that checks required sections, schema frontmatter, implementation contracts, security reviews, and Step 4 readiness. Manual validation runs via `validate_planner_docs.py` or `make check`.
How does CodexQB handle existing projects?
It generates an `Autopsy.md` report and may create `Project-Ontology.md` and `Project-Comprehension.md` to capture evidence confidence, architecture reflections, and open validation probes.
What role do subagents play in CodexQB?
Subagents handle specialized tasks like repo exploration, security reviews, or implementation phases, managed through structured dispatch packets and role-specific contracts.
How are releases sanitized and privacy-checked?
Sanitized releases use `make export-sanitized` to exclude sensitive paths, track provenance, and scan for local user paths or UUID-like identifiers. Privacy scans run via `make check-public-privacy`.
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