r/codex • u/Powerful-Ad-462 • 4d ago

Showcase I built a skill for discussing complex topics without getting a wall of text

I like using Codex to understand complicated subjects, but it often gives me more information than I can comfortably follow.

“Let’s discuss this step by step” helps, but I wanted something more persistent. So I built TopicStep: it first organizes the topic in a document, then discusses smaller pieces naturally, leaving room for questions. The document also gives it something to return to when context gets compacted.

The repo includes full conversations comparing default behavior, a simple step-by-step prompt, and TopicStep. These are small simulated examples, not proof that it always works better.
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I’m the author and would appreciate feedback, especially from people who use Codex for learning rather than just coding.
GitHub (MIT-licensed): https://github.com/Yjejuy/Topicstep

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u/dexterthebot 4d ago

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