How to install Native DevTools in Codex

To install Native DevTools in Codex, run "codex mcp add native-devtools -- npx -y native-devtools-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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Run the install command

In a terminal, run:

codex mcp add native-devtools -- npx -y native-devtools-mcp

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Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Native DevTools needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Native DevTools work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and Native DevTools installs with the steps above.

Native DevTools does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Native DevTools safe?

It scores 79 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.