codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Bring back % for token use in statusline [3 comments, 3 participants]

TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by modifying the status line configuration to display the context usage as a percentage.

Guidance

• Review the recent changes in the Codex CLI releases to understand the rationale behind removing the percentage display.
• Consider using a custom format for the status line, such as "xx% ctx", to display the context usage as a percentage.
• Check the documentation for the /statusline command to see if there are any options or parameters that can be used to customize the display.
• Test the proposed solution by running the /statusline command with the custom format to verify that it displays the desired information.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not imply a specific code change.

Notes

The solution may not be applicable if the Codex CLI does not support custom formatting for the status line. Additionally, the exact syntax for the custom format may vary depending on the specific version of the Codex CLI.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The issue can be addressed by using a custom format for the status line, such as "xx% ctx", to display the context usage as a percentage. This approach allows for a flexible solution that can be adapted to the user's needs.