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codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Can we make the CLI a little more obvious? [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What variant of Codex are you using?

CLI

What feature would you like to see?

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I think a lot of us can relate to this ^

I forget I'm in codex often, was wondering if there is a way to make it more obvious, maybe a slight bg override so it sticks out from the rest of the terminal, or stronger borders or the > symbol is more prominent

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TL;DR

Modify the Codex CLI appearance to make it more distinguishable from the rest of the terminal.

Guidance

  • Consider adjusting the background color or adding stronger borders around the Codex input area to make it stand out.
  • Explore options for making the prompt symbol (e.g., >) more prominent, such as increasing its size or changing its color.
  • Investigate if the Codex CLI provides any configuration options for customizing its appearance.

Notes

The exact steps for modifying the appearance may depend on the specific version and configuration of the Codex CLI being used.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Modify the Codex CLI appearance to improve visibility, as there is no clear indication of an existing feature or setting to achieve this.

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