Prefix every prompt with the active model version (e.g. 5.3)

[MetARverse-Ian]

What variant of Codex are you using?

codex-cli 0.98.0

What feature would you like to see?

Feature Request: Codex CLI always show the active model in the prompt

Variant

Codex CLI (Windows)

Summary

Please add an option so the Codex CLI prompt always displays the currently active model (or model version), so I never have to manually check which model I’m using mid-session.

Problem

I constantly switch models depending on the task. For basic HTML edits, 5.1 is fine. For complex spatial engine work, I use 5.3. Right now I have to keep checking what model is active, which breaks flow.

Requested change

When interactive mode is running, the CLI prompt should always include the active model.

Example behaviour

• If active model is 5.3, prompt shows: [5.3] >
• If active model is 5.1, prompt shows: [5.1] >

If the model changes during the session, the prompt must update immediately for the next input.

Acceptance criteria

• Active model/version is always visible in the prompt while typing.
• Prompt updates immediately after switching models.

Additional information

No response

[etraut-openai]

We just added a new /statusline option that allows you to customize the status line at the bottom of the TUI. You can select what you'd like to have displayed, including the currently selected model.