Codex IDE extension commands
Reference for Codex IDE extension commands and keyboard shortcuts
Use these commands to control Codex from the VS Code Command Palette. You can also bind them to keyboard shortcuts.
Assign a key binding
To assign or change a key binding for a Codex command:
- Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS or Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux).
- Run Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Search for
Codexor the command ID (for example,chatgpt.newChat). - Select the pencil icon, then enter the shortcut you want.
Extension commands
| Command | Default key binding | Description |
|---|---|---|
chatgpt.addToThread | - | Add selected text range as context for the current thread |
chatgpt.addFileToThread | - | Add the entire file as context for the current thread |
chatgpt.newChat | macOS: Cmd+NWindows/Linux: Ctrl+N | Create a new thread |
chatgpt.implementTodo | - | Ask Codex to address the selected TODO comment |
chatgpt.newCodexPanel | - | Create a new Codex panel |
chatgpt.openSidebar | - | Opens the Codex sidebar panel |