Direct thread switching with Cmd+1..9 in Codex desktop app

Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Feb 14, 2026 by qkrwpdlr Closed Mar 29, 2026

Problem

In the Codex desktop app, moving between threads currently relies on sequential navigation (Cmd+Shift+[ / Cmd+Shift+]) or search (Cmd+K).
For users who keep multiple active threads, this is slower than direct index-based switching.

Requested behavior

Add direct thread switching shortcuts:

  • Cmd+1 -> first thread
  • Cmd+2 -> second thread
  • ...
  • Cmd+9 -> ninth thread

Why this helps

  • Matches common tab-switching patterns in many desktop apps.
  • Reduces navigation friction for power users.
  • Improves keyboard-only workflow significantly.

Optional extensions

  • Allow customizing these bindings in Settings.
  • If Cmd+1..9 conflicts with existing behavior, provide an opt-in toggle.

Environment

  • Codex desktop app (macOS)
  • Date: 2026-02-14

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