codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature request: configurable chat colors for user messages in Codex Desktop

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When conversations get long, it is hard to quickly find the messages I sent. A distinct visual style for user messages would make conversation review much faster.

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Feature request

Please add configurable chat appearance options in Codex Desktop for better readability when reviewing long conversations.

Requested controls

  • Different message colors or bubble fills for user vs assistant messages
  • Option to customize the user message background color
  • Option to customize user/assistant text color
  • A high-contrast mode for chat history scanning

Why this matters

When conversations get long, it is hard to quickly find the messages I sent. A distinct visual style for user messages would make conversation review much faster.

Expected behavior

  • Default appearance should stay unchanged
  • Users can optionally enable custom colors per role
  • Changes should apply only to the chat UI, not to code or diff rendering

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Expected behavior

  • Default appearance should stay unchanged
  • Users can optionally enable custom colors per role
  • Changes should apply only to the chat UI, not to code or diff rendering

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