Codex Desktop Linux fork — fast patch iteration workflow. Use when: (1) editing scripts/patches/.js and wanting 1s renderer hot-reload (2) editing launcher/start.sh.template or launcher/webview-server.py (3) running / driving a dev codex against the local codex-app/ install without going through pacman or ./install.sh…
Run the smallest validation set that matches the touched surface, then broaden when the change crosses package formats, launcher/runtime behavior, updater state, or patch drift handling.
Use when a task needs an isolated hidden Linux desktop or workspace-owned browser: GUI app QA, web/browser/shopping automation, sandboxed app observation, or stale workspace cleanup. Routes agent-workspace-linux MCP tools on demand. Does NOT apply to host desktop/Chrome control, generic MCP setup, or pure code/file…
Use when the user wants Codex to record a Linux desktop or browser workflow and turn it into a reusable skill. Requires the Record & Replay event-stream MCP server.