Thread management: pin, archive, and export chats
CodexUse 1.0.2 adds full thread management. Pin important conversations to the top, archive completed work, rename threads for clarity, and export to Markdown or JSON.
Pin threads to the top
Important conversations often get buried under new ones. Pinning keeps them visible at the top of your thread list.
To pin a thread:
- Open the command palette with
Cmd+K - Type "pin" and select "Pin Thread"
- The thread moves to a pinned section at the top
Pinned threads stay at the top across sessions. Unpin the same way when you're done.
Archive completed threads
After finishing a task, archive the thread to keep your list clean without losing the conversation.
Archived threads:
- Are hidden from the main thread list
- Are not deleted - you can unarchive anytime
- Still count toward your chat history
This is useful for keeping active work visible while storing reference conversations.
Rename threads
By default, threads are named after the first message. Rename them to something descriptive:
- Open command palette (
Cmd+K) - Select "Rename Thread"
- Enter a descriptive name like "Auth refactor" or "Bug #1234 fix"
Clear names make it easier to find conversations later.
Export conversations
Export threads for documentation, sharing, or backup. CodexUse supports three export formats:
Markdown (Cmd+E)
The fastest option. Press Cmd+E to instantly download the current thread as a Markdown file. Good for documentation or pasting into READMEs.
JSON
Machine-readable format with full message metadata. Use the command palette and select "Export as JSON". Useful for programmatic processing or backup.
Copy to clipboard
Copy the entire conversation to your clipboard. Select "Copy Thread" from the command palette. Paste directly into Slack, email, or documentation.
Message-level actions
Beyond thread management, you can act on individual messages:
- Copy - Copy a single message to clipboard
- Regenerate - Ask the AI to regenerate its response
- Edit - Modify a user message and resubmit
- Fork - Branch off from a specific point in the conversation
- Delete - Remove a message from the thread
Hover over any message to see the action buttons.
Thread management shortcuts
| Action | How to access |
|---|---|
| Pin thread | Command palette → Pin Thread |
| Archive thread | Command palette → Archive Thread |
| Rename thread | Command palette → Rename Thread |
| Export Markdown | Cmd+E or command palette |
| Export JSON | Command palette → Export as JSON |
| Copy thread | Command palette → Copy Thread |
| Delete thread | Command palette → Delete Thread |
Related
How do I pin a thread in CodexUse?
Open the command palette with Cmd+K and select "Pin Thread", or right-click on a thread in the sidebar and select Pin.
Can I export my chat history?
Yes. Press Cmd+E to export the current thread to Markdown, or use the command palette to export as JSON. You can also copy the entire thread to clipboard.
What happens when I archive a thread?
Archived threads are hidden from the main thread list but not deleted. You can unarchive them later from the command palette.