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+# Codex SSH write test
+
+This file verifies that the Codex shell can:
+
+1. authenticate with the dedicated SSH key;
+2. clone this repository;
+3. create a commit; and
+4. push the commit to Gitea.
+
+Test date: 2026-07-29