Keep thread name in sync across CLI and app
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Mar 4, 2026 by Astro-Han Closed May 16, 2026
Summary
When I rename a conversation in Codex CLI, the corresponding conversation title in Codex for macOS does not update. This causes title mismatch across surfaces.
Environment
- Date observed: 2026-03-04
- Codex CLI: codex-cli 0.107.0
- Codex macOS app: 26.303.1606
- Same OpenAI account used in both CLI and app
Steps to reproduce
- Start a new conversation in Codex CLI.
- Rename it in CLI.
- Open Codex macOS app and locate the same conversation.
Actual behavior
The title shown in the macOS app remains unchanged (old title).
Expected behavior
Either:
- titles stay consistent across CLI and macOS app, or
- docs/UI clearly state that CLI and app titles are separate and not synced.
Impact
- Harder to find the right conversation after switching surfaces.
- Increased navigation mistakes when many conversations have similar names.
Notes
Official docs use different terms (session in CLI, thread in app). It would help to document cross-surface title sync behavior explicitly.
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