Codex Desktop on macOS: keep history of side chats created by `/side`

What variant of Codex are you using?

macOS App 26.623.31443

What feature would you like to see?

Please keep a visible, reopenable history of side chats created with /side in the Codex macOS desktop app.

Current behavior

When I create a side chat using /side, it works while it is open. However, if I close the side chat, I cannot find it again later in the Codex Desktop UI.

This makes side chats feel temporary even when they may contain useful debugging notes, implementation context, design alternatives, or partial investigation results.

Expected behavior

Side chats created by /side should be persisted and discoverable after they are closed.

Possible UX options:

• Show side chats in the main chat history/sidebar.
• Nest side chats as a tree under the parent conversation or project.
• Add a “Side chats” section for the current workspace/project.
• Add search support for side-chat contents.
• Clearly indicate whether a side chat is temporary or persisted.

Why this matters

Side chats are useful for branching off a focused investigation without disturbing the main thread. But if closed side chats cannot be reopened, users may lose useful context and become reluctant to use /side for meaningful work.

For development workflows, these side chats can contain important reasoning, commands, errors, and decisions that should remain accessible later.

Environment

• App: Codex Desktop 26.623.31443
• Platform: macOS 26.5.1 (25F80)
• Feature: /side side chats

Additional information

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