GitHub issue to Codex prompt
Turn a GitHub issue into a Codex task with scope, evidence, and a finish line
Convert a short GitHub issue into an execution-ready Codex prompt that preserves the reported problem while adding reproduction, repository discovery, acceptance criteria, and regression checks.
Add your details, then open the full builder to shape a structured brief.
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Build my briefWhat changes
A useful brief makes the missing decisions visible.
- Preserves the original issue
- Adds diagnostic evidence
- Requires regression-proof verification
Example output
Issue-to-Codex brief
Reported problem: checkout can create duplicate subscriptions after repeated submission. Reproduce and inspect: - find the checkout submit path and server-side session creation - determine whether the UI can submit twice before navigation - inspect provider idempotency support and existing request identifiers Fix requirements: - prevent duplicate subscription creation server-side - keep the current checkout design and happy path - make repeated identical submissions safe Verify: - normal single submission - rapid double-click - retry after network interruption - concurrent duplicate requests Return the root cause, files changed, regression tests, and any rollout concern.
Practical guide
What makes this brief useful
Issue trackers usually capture symptoms, not enough implementation context. A useful Codex handoff keeps the issue intact while making reproduction, boundaries, evidence, and regression protection explicit.
Good fit for
- Turning terse bug tickets into autonomous repair tasks
- Handing a production defect to Codex without losing constraints
- Creating a repeatable issue-to-fix workflow for a repository
Before you run it
- Keep the original symptom separate from theories about the cause.
- Require reproduction or evidence collection before changing code.
- Preserve unrelated product behavior explicitly.
- Require a regression test for the exact failure sequence.
Using this prompt generator
Is this GitHub issue to Codex prompt free to use?
Yes. You can start with the example, replace it with your own request, and build a structured brief without creating an account.
Which AI tools can I use this prompt with?
The resulting brief is designed to be pasted into the AI tool you already use, including chat assistants, coding agents, research engines, image generators, and video models. Adjust the target model in Promptify when model-specific wording is useful.
What should I include for the best result?
Start with the outcome you want, then include relevant context, hard constraints, and what a finished result must contain.
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