codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Add `SessionEnd` hook event for session/thread shutdown [4 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Implementing a SessionEnd hook with a reason field can provide a reliable way to flush analytics, archive transcripts, and clean up scratch files when a session ends.

Guidance

• Review the proposed implementation of the SessionEnd hook at https://github.com/matteomekhail/codex/tree/session-end-hook to understand the suggested changes.
• Consider the different reason fields (e.g., slash_exit, interrupt, hangup, clear, resume, other) and how they can be used to handle various session termination scenarios.
• Evaluate the potential impact of adding a SessionEnd hook on existing Codex functionality and integrations.
• Discuss the proposed implementation with the Codex development team to determine the best approach for integrating the SessionEnd hook.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue links to a GitHub repository with the proposed implementation.

Notes

The implementation of the SessionEnd hook may require careful consideration of the various session termination scenarios and how they should be handled to ensure reliable cleanup and analytics flushing.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement the proposed SessionEnd hook as described in the issue, as it provides a clear solution to the problem of reliably flushing analytics and cleaning up resources when a session ends.