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openai/codex#17313•Fetched 2026-04-11 06:18:00
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PR fix notes

PR #17420: Remove context status-line meter

Description (problem / solution / changelog)

Addresses #17313

Problem: The visual context meter in the status line was confusing and continued to draw negative feedback, and context reporting should remain an explicit opt-in rather than part of the default footer.

Solution: Remove the visual meter, restore opt-in context remaining/used percentage items that explicitly say "Context", keep existing context-usage configs working as a hidden alias, and update the setup text and snapshots.

Changed files

  • codex-rs/core/src/config/mod.rs (modified, +1/-2)
  • codex-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/snapshots/codex_tui__bottom_pane__status_line_setup__tests__setup_view_snapshot_uses_runtime_preview_values.snap (modified, +2/-2)
  • codex-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/status_line_setup.rs (modified, +29/-37)
  • codex-rs/tui/src/chatwidget/snapshots/codex_tui__chatwidget__tests__status_line_model_with_reasoning_fast_footer.snap (modified, +1/-1)
  • codex-rs/tui/src/chatwidget/status_surfaces.rs (modified, +5/-60)
  • codex-rs/tui/src/chatwidget/tests/status_and_layout.rs (modified, +28/-10)
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What version of Codex CLI is running?

0.119.0-alpha.29

What subscription do you have?

Pro

Which model were you using?

gpt-5.4

What platform is your computer?

macOS

What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?

iTerm

What issue are you seeing?

<img width="840" height="58" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7ff73ea6-683b-414e-a3da-45ca799ee111" />

Please either allow us to see text based percentage or add text within the progress bar in the center (inverted color) so it's clear what the percentage is, this is super cryptic - at first I thought the white part is the amount left not used, on top I have no idea how much is being used. I like to control when I run /compact in between sessions and now it's impossible to tell.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

NA

What is the expected behavior?

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Additional information

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by modifying the progress bar display to include text-based percentage or inverted color text within the bar for clarity.

Guidance

  • The current progress bar design is ambiguous, making it difficult to determine the used amount.
  • To improve usability, consider adding a text-based percentage display or using inverted color text within the progress bar.
  • The user's request for control over running /compact between sessions implies a need for a more intuitive progress indicator.
  • The issue is specific to the Codex CLI version 0.119.0-alpha.29 and the gpt-5.4 model.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue is related to the UI design of the progress bar.

Notes

The solution may require modifications to the Codex CLI codebase or configuration, and the exact implementation details are not provided in the issue.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by modifying the progress bar display to include a text-based percentage or inverted color text, as this will provide a clearer indication of the used amount and allow users to control when they run /compact between sessions.

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