codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Display File Diffs not for just `Last Turn` [2 comments, 2 participants]

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What variant of Codex are you using?

App

What feature would you like to see?

I think it would be great to display file diffs in the App similar to Github extension for VS-Code/Cursor - where you have diffs displayed, until you commit them - rather than just changes that did in some run. I find myself frequently switching between Codex and Cursor just to check those and make sure I haven't missed some details. That's really annoying

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TL;DR

Implementing a feature to display file diffs in the App, similar to the Github extension for VS-Code/Cursor, could address the user's need to view changes before committing.

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  • Identify the specific requirements for displaying file diffs, such as the type of diffs to display (e.g., line-level, file-level) and the desired user interface.
  • Research existing libraries or APIs that provide diff functionality, such as GitHub's API, to determine if they can be integrated into the App.
  • Consider the trade-offs between implementing a custom diff display feature versus integrating an existing solution, including development time and potential performance impacts.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of displaying diffs until they are committed, as this may require changes to the App's data storage and retrieval mechanisms.

Notes

The implementation details and technical requirements for displaying file diffs are not provided, so a more specific solution cannot be recommended.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement a custom diff display feature or integrate an existing library/API to address the user's need, as there is no clear indication of a fixed version that includes this feature.

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