codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex Desktop App: support Kitty as external terminal [1 participants]

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What variant of Codex are you using?

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What feature would you like to see?

Please add support for using Kitty as the external terminal from the Codex Desktop App.

Ideally the app would either detect Kitty automatically or let users configure an external terminal command, e.g.:

kitty --working-directory {cwd}

Additional information

This would make the desktop app fit better for users whose normal development workflow is centered around Kitty.

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TL;DR

Add support for configuring an external terminal command in the Codex Desktop App to allow users to use Kitty as their terminal.

Guidance

  • Consider adding a setting to allow users to specify a custom terminal command, such as kitty --working-directory {cwd}, to enable support for Kitty and other external terminals.
  • Investigate how to automatically detect Kitty and other terminals to provide a seamless user experience.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of adding a dropdown menu or similar UI element to let users select their preferred terminal.
  • Research existing terminal integration implementations in similar desktop apps for inspiration and potential code reuse.

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No code snippet is provided as the issue lacks specific technical details about the Codex Desktop App's architecture.

Notes

The solution may require significant changes to the Codex Desktop App's codebase and UI, and may involve collaborating with the Kitty development team to ensure seamless integration.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Add a configurable external terminal command setting to the Codex Desktop App, allowing users to specify their preferred terminal, such as Kitty, until native support is implemented.

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