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  "path": "/t/add-clear-command-to-instantly-clear-chat/1379628#post_1",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-23T17:50:13.000Z",
  "site": "https://community.openai.com",
  "textContent": "Introduce a `/clear` command in ChatGPT that instantly clears the entire chat window—similar to the `cls` command in Windows Command Prompt or the `/clear` command in terminal-based AI tools like **Codex CLI**.\n\n**Why This Helps:**\n\n  * **Speed & Efficiency:** Users can instantly reset the chat without navigating menus.\n\n  * **Familiar UX:** Matches standard terminal behavior (`cls`, `clear`, `Ctrl+L`) expected by developers and power users.\n\n  * **Precedent:** Already implemented in **OpenAI’s own Codex CLI** , where `/clear` wipes the terminal instantly.\n\n\n\n\n**Implementation Suggestion:**\n\n  * Type `/clear` → Entire chat clears instantly (client-side only).\n\n  * Optional: Add confirmation dialog for accidental use.\n\n  * Works alongside existing “Clear Conversations” in settings.\n\n\n\n\nThis small change would greatly improve usability, especially for users treating ChatGPT like a coding or command-line assistant.",
  "title": "Add /clear Command to Instantly Clear Chat"
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