# Codex vs Claude Code vs Cursor Workflow Picker

Use this picker when an AI coding task could be handled by Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or a local agent, but you need a proof-backed choice instead of tool habit.

This preview is part of Agent Ops Command Center, a $29 Notion and spreadsheet template pack for builders running AI coding agents.

Browser picker: https://ivelly42.github.io/agent-ops-command-center/workflow-picker.html

## Quick Decision

| Task Type | Use Codex When | Use Claude Code When | Use Cursor When | Proof Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Repo implementation | Local workspace, shell, tests, and patch control matter | Long-context reasoning or plan critique matters | Fast IDE edits and inline code context matter | Tests, diff, and changed-file list |
| Review | You need grounded file/line findings from repo state | You need broad reasoning or second-opinion critique | You need editor-native comments | Findings with file and line references |
| UI QA | Browser or simulator checks are available | Design critique or copy review is needed | Visual edit loop is inside IDE | Screenshot, URL, or video evidence |
| Prompt/system work | Local config and prompt injection can be verified | Prompt logic needs adversarial review | Prompt lives close to app code | Exact prompt source and verification output |
| Release work | Git, release assets, checks, and metrics are local | Release narrative or risk review is needed | IDE-managed app release notes are enough | Tag, digest, deployment, and rollback proof |
| Handoff | Another agent must continue from current files | Another model must evaluate assumptions | The same editor session continues | Handoff row with blockers and next action |

## Routing Rule

Choose the cheapest reliable agent that can produce direct proof. Escalate only when the first agent cannot verify the required behavior.

## What The Full Pack Adds

- Agent registry for model, tools, best use, avoid list, prompt contract, verification, and owner.
- Run log for objective, inputs, output link, files changed, verification, result, follow-up, cost, and time saved.
- Verification ledger for exact commands, URLs, screenshots, release assets, and payment gates.
- Handoff template for switching between Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, browser QA, and review agents.
- Model routing matrix, prompt regression test, acceptance test suite, and security review checklist.
- Cost tracker and failure modes database for catching repeated agent mistakes.

## Handoff Packet

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Objective |  |
| Current owner | Codex / Claude Code / Cursor |
| Next owner | Codex / Claude Code / Cursor |
| Why switch |  |
| Files touched |  |
| Evidence already collected |  |
| Missing proof |  |
| Do not touch |  |
| Stop condition |  |
| Next action |  |

## Buy / Do Not Buy

Buy the full pack if:

- you move work between Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or review agents;
- your agent runs lose context across sessions;
- you need proof for release, review, security, cost, handoff, or revenue claims;
- repeated context loss costs more than $29 in cleanup time.

Do not buy yet if:

- one agent and one chat thread already handle all work cleanly;
- you already have a run log, verification ledger, model routing matrix, and handoff template;
- you need account, payment, payout, tax, or legal setup done for you.

## Revenue Rule

Revenue is proven only by checkout, receipt, payout, or seller-dashboard evidence. Tool choice, issue requests, downloads, stars, Gist views, and comments are demand signals only.

## Links

- Full preview site: https://ivelly42.github.io/agent-ops-command-center/
- Browser workflow picker: https://ivelly42.github.io/agent-ops-command-center/workflow-picker.html
- AI agent operating system template: https://ivelly42.github.io/agent-ops-command-center/ai-agent-operating-system-template.md
- Model routing matrix: https://ivelly42.github.io/agent-ops-command-center/ai-agent-model-routing-matrix.md
- Public preview index: https://ivelly42.github.io/agent-ops-command-center/github-preview-index.md
- Codex vs Claude Code vs Cursor Gist: https://gist.github.com/ivelly42/75ce3130a95d83a247de6f16eee0060c
- Early access request: https://github.com/ivelly42/agent-ops-command-center/issues/new?template=order-request.yml