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Add tabbed chat/session interface to Codex Desktop #19955

@mhensen

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@mhensen

Feature request

I would prefer a tabbed interface in Codex Desktop so I can keep multiple chats and agent sessions open inside one window.

Current pain

  • On Windows, I can only keep one Codex chat in front at a time.
  • Switching between separate tasks is awkward.
  • Multiple windows would help, but tabs would be cleaner for users who want one workspace.

Proposed UX

  • Add tabs across the top or side for active Codex sessions.
  • Allow opening a new chat/session in a new tab.
  • Preserve terminal/tool state per tab.
  • Support renaming tabs by task or project.
  • Optional later improvement: split view with two tabs side by side.

Why tabs instead of only multi-window

Tabs keep related work together in one app frame, which is especially useful on Windows laptops and smaller screens. They would make it easier to keep several coding conversations alive without constantly juggling separate windows.

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