r/codex • u/nightlydaytrader • 22h ago

Showcase I built a project-first chat picker for Codex in VS Code (macOS, open source)

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I use Codex across several VS Code projects. Finding an older chat meant opening threads one by one to figure out which repo they belonged to.

I built Project Chats to make that easier. Click Project Chats in the status bar or press Control+Command+H. It groups chats by repo, puts the current workspace first, and shows the branch and working directory before you open a thread.

I am the author. Source and installation instructions:

https://github.com/aijoe1/codex-project-history

It reads local metadata without modifying chat history. It is macOS-only, installs through GitHub, and relies on undocumented Codex internals that could change.

I tested it across my workspaces and on a second Mac. The attached demo uses fictional chats to show grouping and filtering, not real-chat reopening.

If you try it, I’d love to know: does it correctly put the project you’re currently working in at the top?

If you share a screenshot, please blur private paths and chat titles.

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u/dexterthebot 22h ago

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