Add launch parameter to open Quick Chat window only
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Description
Feature request
Please add a command-line launch parameter for the Codex/ChatGPT desktop app that opens Quick Chat directly, without opening or focusing the full main application window.
For example:
Codex.exe --quick-chat
(or an equivalent URI/deep link such as codex://quick-chat).
Use case
Quick Chat already has a keyboard shortcut, but there is currently no straightforward way to create a Windows desktop/taskbar shortcut, Stream Deck action, launcher entry, or script that opens only the Quick Chat window.
A dedicated launch parameter would allow users to invoke Quick Chat directly from Windows shortcuts and external launchers without simulating keyboard input.
Expected behavior
Running the command should:
- Start the app in the background if it is not already running.
- Open only the Quick Chat window/popup.
- Avoid opening the full main Codex window unless the user explicitly requests it.
- If the app is already running, simply show/focus Quick Chat.
A URI/deep-link equivalent would also be useful for integrations and custom shortcuts.
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No files or tests are named. Start by locating the desktop app's command-line or deep-link handling and the Quick Chat startup/focus entry points; done means the documented launch form starts or reuses the app, shows only Quick Chat, and avoids opening the main window.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- cli, desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100