Codex VSCode Extension - How to name/rename a task?
OpenAI Developer Community
March 4, 2026
Hey, you’re definitely not imagining it.
Right now the Codex VS Code extension auto-generates task/thread titles based on the first message, and there isn’t a clearly exposed “rename” button in the list view. That’s been a pain point for a few folks.
That said, can you try clicking on the name of the Codex chat at the top of the panel? That opens a dropdown where you can rename the session directly. We tested this on our end and were able to edit the title that way.
If you don’t see that option, could you share a quick screenshot of what your Codex panel looks like? Just want to confirm we’re looking at the same UI/version.
Totally agree manual naming is essential when juggling multiple projects.
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