codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix VS Code Codex extension is missing a way to rename and delete old chats [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What variant of Codex are you using?

VS Code Extension (running on Linux)

What feature would you like to see?

There is currently no way to delete or rename old chats in the extension GUI. It would be nice to have those options under the Settings icon, somewhere above Log out.

<img width="673" height="208" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/77cb2295-8e05-4d6d-ace7-dbcd798ecf3c" />

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by adding delete and rename options for old chats in the VS Code Extension settings.

Guidance

  • Review the extension's code to identify where chat management functionality is handled and consider adding delete and rename features.
  • Explore the VS Code Extension API to determine if there are existing methods or events that can be leveraged for chat management.
  • Consider adding a settings menu item under the Settings icon to access chat management options.
  • Evaluate the potential impact of adding these features on the extension's user interface and user experience.

Notes

The solution will depend on the specific implementation details of the VS Code Extension, which are not provided in the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Add custom chat management options to the extension's settings menu, as the existing functionality does not support deleting or renaming old chats.

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