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Consult the Oracle (GPT-5.2 via Codex CLI) for a second opinion or alternative perspective on a problem.

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When & Why to Use This Skill

The Oracle skill empowers Claude to consult GPT-5.2 via the Codex CLI, providing a powerful mechanism for cross-model verification and multi-perspective problem solving. It serves as a high-level reasoning bridge, allowing the agent to validate its own logic, explore alternative technical architectures, and deliver more robust, peer-reviewed solutions to complex challenges.

Use Cases

  • Code Refactoring & Optimization: Obtaining a second opinion on complex functions to identify potential performance bottlenecks or improve code maintainability.
  • Architectural Validation: Consulting the 'Oracle' to cross-check system design decisions and explore alternative architectural patterns for software projects.
  • Complex Debugging: Leveraging a different model's perspective to uncover edge cases or hidden bugs that might be overlooked during initial analysis.
  • Bias Mitigation: Using the secondary model to provide a neutral, alternative viewpoint on subjective problems or complex logical reasoning tasks.
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Oracle

Consult GPT-5.2 via the Codex CLI for a second opinion.

Usage

When the user asks you to "consult the oracle" or invokes /oracle, pass the prompt to the Codex CLI and return the response.

How to Consult the Oracle

Execute the following command:

codex --sandbox=read-only --model=gpt-5.2 exec "<prompt>"

Where <prompt> is either:

  1. The prompt provided by the user after /oracle
  2. A question or problem from the current conversation context

Workflow

  1. Identify what question or problem to ask the oracle
  2. Format the prompt clearly for the oracle
  3. Run the codex command with the prompt
  4. Present the oracle's response to the user
  5. Optionally synthesize or compare perspectives if relevant

Examples

User provides explicit prompt:

/oracle How would you refactor this function to be more maintainable?

User asks for second opinion on current work:

/oracle

In this case, summarize the current context/problem and ask the oracle for their perspective.

Notes

  • The oracle runs in read-only sandbox mode for safety
  • Use this for getting alternative perspectives, not for tasks requiring file writes
  • The oracle's response is informational - use your judgment on whether to incorporate suggestions