codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix let us customize user_message_style [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What variant of Codex are you using?

cli

What feature would you like to see?

I want custom coloring for user_message_style, the default is pretty hard to read in my terminal (see screenshot). Personally I want to set it to a cherry blue background with white text, so I can more easily spot my own writing when scrolling.

<img width="491" height="278" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1b89863-9edd-42c3-a2e5-26e62037b7c5" />

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thanks guys

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TL;DR

  • Implementing custom coloring for the user_message_style in the Codex CLI may require modifying configuration settings or terminal themes to achieve the desired color scheme.

Guidance

  • Investigate the Codex CLI configuration options to see if there are built-in settings for customizing the user_message_style colors.
  • Check if the terminal emulator being used supports custom color schemes or themes that can be applied to the Codex CLI output.
  • Consider reaching out to the Codex development team or community for guidance on implementing custom coloring, as they may have existing solutions or workarounds.
  • Review the screenshot provided to understand the current color scheme and how it can be improved for better readability.

Notes

  • The feasibility of implementing custom coloring may depend on the specific version of the Codex CLI being used and its configuration options.
  • The desired color scheme of a cherry blue background with white text may require adjustments to both the terminal emulator settings and the Codex CLI configuration.

Recommendation

  • Apply workaround: Modify the terminal emulator settings to use a custom color scheme that improves readability, as this may be a quicker solution than waiting for a potential update to the Codex CLI.

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