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What variant of Codex are you using?

CLI

What feature would you like to see?

It would be very valuable to add a feature that allows users to easily revert changes made by Codex.

One of the main reasons I still generally use OpenCode is that it gives me more control and makes it easier to go back after automated modifications. When an AI tool edits multiple files, being able to quickly revert those changes is extremely important for confidence, safety, and workflow efficiency.

Adding a built-in revert option for Codex-generated edits would make experimentation much safer and improve the overall developer experience. It would also help users feel more comfortable letting Codex make broader changes, knowing they can easily roll everything back if needed.

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please do it , for god love

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TL;DR

Implementing a revert feature for Codex-generated edits would likely address the user's concern about safely experimenting with automated modifications.

Guidance

  • Consider adding an "undo" or "revert" option to the Codex CLI that allows users to easily rollback changes made by the tool.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of integrating a version control system to track changes made by Codex, enabling users to revert to previous versions.
  • Assess the potential impact of a revert feature on the overall user experience and workflow efficiency.
  • Investigate existing solutions or workarounds that users may be employing to revert changes, such as manual editing or using external tools.

Notes

The implementation details of the revert feature are unclear, and further discussion with the development team may be necessary to determine the best approach.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Until a built-in revert feature is available, users may need to rely on external version control systems or manual editing to revert changes made by Codex.

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