Codex Tool/Learn/Workspace

File Manager

Browse, preview, edit, upload, save, and manage server files through the Codex Tool workspace.

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What File Manager covers

File Manager handles SSH-backed file operations through a browser interface. Teams can browse folders, follow breadcrumbs, preview files, edit text, upload assets, and save changes from one place.

This keeps file work close to runtime and chat workflows instead of pushing operators into a disconnected utility.

  • Confirm server connectivity before editing
  • Use breadcrumbs to stay oriented in deeper paths
  • Preview files before changing or deleting them
  • Save and verify changes in the same connected session

File browsing

Folder and file listings show the current path with metadata and quick actions, which keeps deeper workspace paths easier to scan.

Editing and preview

Text files can be edited directly, while images and binary files stay in preview-friendly flows so operators do not lose context while inspecting assets.

Server configuration

The server configuration flow stores SSH host details so the workspace can reconnect cleanly when teams move across environments.

Keep write scopes small

Use preview, breadcrumbs, and focused edits together so file changes stay easier to verify during review.