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[docs] Update codex installation docs for clarity #1734

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Expand Up @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ Edit `~/.codex/config.toml` (shared by CLI and IDE extension) and add:
```toml
[mcp_servers.github]
url = "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
# Replace with your real PAT (least-privilege scopes). Do NOT commit this.
bearer_token_env_var = "GITHUB_PAT_TOKEN"
```

Expand All @@ -24,9 +23,7 @@ You can also add it via the Codex CLI:
codex mcp add github --url https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/
```

<details>
<summary><b>Storing Your PAT Securely</b></summary>
<br>
### Storing Your PAT Securely

For security, avoid hardcoding your token. One common approach:

Expand All @@ -39,7 +36,6 @@ GITHUB_PAT_TOKEN=ghp_your_token_here
```bash
echo -e ".env" >> .gitignore
```
</details>

## Local Docker Configuration

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