diff --git a/docs/CREATE-PLAN.md b/docs/CREATE-PLAN.md
index 393785a..0404b19 100644
--- a/docs/CREATE-PLAN.md
+++ b/docs/CREATE-PLAN.md
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ Create structured implementation plans with milestone and story tracking.
 - Required dependencies:
   - `brainstorming`
   - `writing-plans`
+- For Codex, Superpowers runner must exist at:
+  - `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex`
 
 If dependencies are missing, stop and return:
 
@@ -51,6 +53,21 @@ Verify Superpowers dependencies exist in your agent skills root:
 - `.../skills/brainstorming/SKILL.md`
 - `.../skills/writing-plans/SKILL.md`
 
+For Codex, verify runner:
+
+```bash
+test -x ~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex --help
+```
+
+Codex must invoke these explicit commands during planning:
+
+```bash
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex bootstrap
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill brainstorming
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill writing-plans
+```
+
 ## Key Behavior
 
 - Creates plans under `ai_plan/YYYY-MM-DD-<short-title>/`.
diff --git a/skills/create-plan/codex/SKILL.md b/skills/create-plan/codex/SKILL.md
index e92d545..61eeb27 100644
--- a/skills/create-plan/codex/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/create-plan/codex/SKILL.md
@@ -9,21 +9,34 @@ Create and maintain a local plan folder under `ai_plan/` at project root.
 
 ## Prerequisite Check (MANDATORY)
 
-This skill depends on Superpowers planning skills. Before proceeding, verify required dependencies exist.
+This Codex variant depends on Superpowers and must use explicit Superpowers CLI commands.
 
 Required:
 - Superpowers repo: `https://github.com/obra/superpowers`
+- Codex Superpowers runner: `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex`
 - `brainstorming` skill
 - `writing-plans` skill
 
+Verify command availability before proceeding:
+
+```bash
+test -x ~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex --help
+```
+
 If any dependency is missing, stop immediately and return:
 
-"Missing dependency: Superpowers planning skills are required (`brainstorming`, `writing-plans`). Install from https://github.com/obra/superpowers, then retry."
+"Missing dependency: Superpowers Codex skills are required (`brainstorming`, `writing-plans`). Install from https://github.com/obra/superpowers, then retry."
 
 ## Process
 
-### Phase 1: Bootstrap
-- Invoke Codex superpowers bootstrap and planning skills when available.
+### Phase 1: Bootstrap Superpowers (REQUIRED)
+
+Run this exact command:
+
+```bash
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex bootstrap
+```
 
 ### Phase 2: Analyze
 - Explore the codebase and existing patterns.
@@ -32,13 +45,25 @@ If any dependency is missing, stop immediately and return:
 - Ask questions one at a time until user says ready.
 - Confirm scope, constraints, success criteria, dependencies.
 
-### Phase 4: Design
-- Use brainstorming workflow.
-- Propose 2-3 approaches and recommend one.
+### Phase 4: Design (REQUIRED SUB-SKILL)
 
-### Phase 5: Plan
-- Use writing-plans workflow.
-- Break into milestones and bite-sized stories.
+Run this exact command:
+
+```bash
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill brainstorming
+```
+
+Then propose 2-3 approaches and recommend one.
+
+### Phase 5: Plan (REQUIRED SUB-SKILL)
+
+Run this exact command:
+
+```bash
+~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill writing-plans
+```
+
+Then break work into milestones and bite-sized stories.
 
 ### Phase 6: Initialize Local Plan Workspace (MANDATORY)