Feature Request: Allow a fixed Ctrl+Enter send shortcut in Codex chat

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Make ENTER insert newline in Codex TUI input (send on Ctrl+Enter instead)

opened 12:07PM - 18 Feb 26 UTC

      smileBeda
    

enhancement TUI

What variant of Codex are you using? CLI ### What feature would you like t…o see? ### Summary Currently, the Codex CLI/TUI sends the prompt on ENTER and inserts a newline on Ctrl + J. While this matches traditional terminal behavior, the Codex TUI functions primarily as a multiline prompt editor rather than a classic shell. This keybinding choice conflicts with modern text-editing conventions and frequently leads to accidental submission of incomplete prompts. --- ### Problem In most contemporary tools (IDEs, chat interfaces, documentation tools, browsers, etc.): - ENTER inserts a newline - Ctrl + Enter submits content (or, alternatively, CMD + Enter) The Codex TUI reverses this expectation: - ENTER submits - Ctrl + J inserts newline This creates several usability issues: - Strong mismatch with established typing muscle memory - Frequent accidental submission of unfinished prompts - Cognitive friction when switching between Codex and other tools - Ctrl + J is non-standard and unintuitive for multiline entry In practice, this results in a high rate of unintended prompt submission. --- ### Proposed Change Adopt a text-editor-oriented interaction model: - ENTER → Insert newline - Ctrl + Enter or CMD + Enter → Submit prompt Alternatively, and MUCH BETTER - make this configurable: - Terminal-style mode (current behavior) - Editor-style mode (proposed behavior) - Define custom bindings (let user choose their combinations) --- ### Rationale The Codex TUI operates more like a structured prompt composition interface than a traditional command shell. Aligning keybindings with modern editor conventions would: - Reduce accidental submissions - Improve workflow consistency - Lower cognitive load - Better match user expectations in AI prompt composition contexts This change would improve usability without affecting core functionality. ### Additional information No response

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