Connect Paste to Codex

Connect Paste to Codex to use your clipboard history as context while you work in Codex. Once connected, Codex can search Paste, work with copied items, save new items, and manage pinboards on your Mac.

Before you start

Make sure you have:

1. The latest version of Paste installed on your Mac.

2. Codex installed and signed in.

3. Paste running on your Mac.

How to connect Codex

1. Go to Paste Settings.

2. Click MCP & AI Tools.

3. Enable MCP.

4. Click Connect AI Tool.

5. Choose Codex.

6. Paste will show a command for Terminal.

7. Copy and run the command in Terminal.

When the setup is complete, go back to Paste. Codex should appear in the Connected AI Tools list.

Try your first prompt

Start with something simple:

Check Paste for the last link I copied

Manage access

You can review connected tools in Paste settings at any time.

To disconnect Codex:

1. Open Paste Settings.

2. Go to MCP & AI Tools.

3. Click the three dots next to Codex.

4. Click disconnect.

You can also remove Paste from Codex using Codex MCP settings.

Things to know

Paste MCP runs locally on your Mac. Codex can connect to Paste only after you approve access. Keep Paste running while using Paste MCP with Codex. Your clipboard history stays under your control, and you can remove access at any time.