openai / openai/codex

Adding a `/cd` command

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CLI enhancement session
Dominant language
Rust
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Description

What variant of Codex are you using?

CLI

What feature would you like to see?

A /cd command that moves the existing conversation into another working directory.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the CLI command handling and the state that tracks the current conversation's working directory. Determine how a /cd command could move an existing conversation without starting a new one, then add coverage for changing directories and verify that the conversation continues in the new directory.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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