Show each subagent’s current task at a glance in the Codex CLI TUI
Feature request
When multiple subagents are running, the Codex CLI TUI should show the current task of each subagent at a glance, without requiring the user to open every subagent thread or inspect raw logs.
Today, a status such as working does not explain what the agent is actually doing. This makes it difficult to quickly understand task coverage, notice duplicated work, or decide whether intervention is needed.
Proposed UI
Add a compact, persistent or easily expandable subagent summary with one line per agent:
researcher working Inspecting authentication flow
reviewer working Checking tests for regressions
implementer done Updating token refresh handling
At minimum, each row should show:
- subagent name or ID
- current task
- lifecycle status
The task text should update when the subagent moves to a new phase. Detailed output can remain available through a drill-down view.
Why this is separate
#22099 proposes broader background-task and subagent management. This request is intentionally narrower: the current task of every active subagent should be immediately visible in the normal CLI workflow.