Pushing Ci Changes
- 78 installs
- 104k repo stars
- Updated August 4, 2026
- openai/codex
pushing-ci-changes is an agent skill explaining Codex repository CI push restrictions and workflow-approval requirements.
About
The pushing-ci-changes skill explains how to push GitHub Actions workflow edits to the Codex repository when temporary approval is required. The repository blocks uploads to CI configuration under .github YAML paths unless the user holds a granted temporary role. Agents cannot request exemptions themselves and must direct the user to the internal workflow-approvals process before progress continues. When a CI push is imminent, the skill still recommends attempting the push to confirm whether the user account already has approval rather than assuming failure upfront. If git push rejects due to CI restrictions, share the workflow-approvals link, explain that only the user can request access, and ask them to return control after GitHub reflects the approval. The skill covers resolving push rejection and requesting upload exceptions without attempting bypasses. It is narrowly scoped to CI configuration changes rather than general repository contribution. Use when editing Codex GitHub Actions workflows or troubleshooting blocked pushes to CI files.
- Documents Codex CI push restrictions for .github workflow files.
- Requires user-driven workflow-approvals instead of agent-requested exemptions.
- Recommends attempting push first to detect existing user approval.
- Handles push rejection by sharing approvals link and waiting for propagation.
- Scoped to CI configuration changes rather than general repo writes.
Pushing Ci Changes by the numbers
- 78 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +11 installs in the week ending Jul 26, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #595 of 1,437 DevOps & CI/CD skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
pushing-ci-changes capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- ci restriction explanation for codex workflows · user directed workflow approval guidance · push attempt to detect existing approval · rejection handling and handoff after approval
- Works with
- github
- Use cases
- ci cd · devops
What pushing-ci-changes says it does
The Codex repository prevents anyone from uploading changes to its CI configuration unless they've been granted a temporary role.
It is not possible for you to make progress by requesting an exemption yourself.
If you encounter a failed push due to these restrictions, share the go/workflow-approvals link with the user
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| Installs | 78 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 104k |
| Last updated | August 4, 2026 |
| Repository | openai/codex ↗ |
Why was my push to Codex GitHub Actions workflow files rejected and how do I get approval?
Guide pushing GitHub Actions CI changes in the Codex repo when workflow approval is required.
Who is it for?
Contributors editing Codex .github workflow files who hit CI upload restrictions.
Skip if: Skip for non-Codex repositories, application code changes, or pushes that do not touch CI configuration.
When should I use this skill?
User pushes GitHub Actions changes to Codex or asks about CI push rejection and workflow approvals.
What you get
User obtains workflow approval and successfully pushes CI configuration after GitHub reflects the granted role.
Files
The Codex repository prevents anyone from uploading changes to its CI configuration unless they've been granted a temporary role.
In order to push changes to .github/**/*.yml and related files you'll need the user to read go/workflow-approvals and request an approval through that flow. It is not possible for you to make progress by requesting an exemption yourself.
If you know you're about to push changes that would fail due to these restrictions you should still try to push anyways to confirm the user's account doesn't already have the necessary approval.
If you encounter a failed push due to these restrictions, share the go/workflow-approvals link with the user and ask them to return control to you once the approval has propagated to GitHub.
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Can the agent request CI upload approval for Codex?
No. The user must follow the workflow-approvals process; agents cannot request exemptions themselves.
Should I try pushing before requesting approval?
Yes. Attempt the push first in case the user account already has the necessary temporary role.
Is pushing-ci-changes safe to install?
Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.