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  "path": "/t/feature-request-open-codex-session-as-an-editor-tab-detachable-window-in-vs-code/1382099#post_1",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-30T18:47:37.000Z",
  "site": "https://community.openai.com",
  "textContent": "I’d like Codex in VS Code to support opening the session in an editor tab (or detachable window), similar to how Claude Code can open as a tab in the editor area.\n\nCurrent behavior:\n\n  * Codex opens as a Sidebar view container.\n\n  * It can be moved between Primary Side Bar, Secondary Side Bar, and Panel.\n\n  * It cannot be opened as an editor tab in the top tab row.\n\n\n\n\nWhy this matters:\n\n  * Multi-monitor workflows are much better when the AI session can live in a separate VS Code window/tab area.\n\n  * Sidebar/panel layouts are workable but less ergonomic for long coding sessions.\n\n\n\n\nRequested behavior:\n\n  * Add an option like “Open Codex in Editor Tab” (and ideally support detaching to another window).\n\n  * Preserve session continuity between sidebar and tab view.\n\n\n\n\nEnvironment:\n\n  * VS Code: 1.122.1\n\n  * Codex extension: 26.527.31454\n\n  * OS: Windows 11\n\n\n\n\nThis would significantly improve Codex usability for power users and multi-monitor setups.\n\nThank you for considering this!",
  "title": "Feature request: Open Codex session as an editor tab / detachable window in VS Code"
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