I tried using codex, and it is great (meaning - boring) when it works. My problem is it does not work. Let me explain

codex> Next I can make X if you agree.

me> ok

codex> I will make X now

me> Please go on

codex> Great, I am starting to work on X now

me> sure, please do

codex> working on X, will report on completion

me> yo good? please do X!

... and so on. Sometimes one round, sometimes four, plus it stops after every few lines to "report progress" and needs another nudge or five. :(