Cmd. /title
Configure terminal window or tab title fields.
Key takeaways
/titleopens a picker for terminal title fields such as app name, project, status, thread, branch, model, and task progress.- Add branch, project, or thread fields when several Codex sessions are open at once.
- Action-required title items make pending user intervention easier to notice; the picker works across classic and app-server TUI flows.
- Titles are a visibility aid, not an operational source of truth; use
/statuswhen policy or model state matters.
Original Command Declaration
/titleOfficial Summary
/title opens a picker for terminal title fields such as app name, project, status, thread, branch,
model, and task progress.
Usage
/titleGood Examples
- Add branch, project, or thread fields when several Codex sessions are open.
- Use action-required title items so pending user intervention is easier to notice.
Similar Commands
| Command | Difference | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
/title | Changes terminal title fields | You need to identify windows or tabs |
/statusline | Changes footer fields | You need persistent in-session status |
/status | Prints session state | You need a one-time snapshot |
Use Cases
- Multi-session terminal organization.
- Distinguishing branches, projects, or imported sessions.
- Reducing confusion in pair-programming or review setups.
Recent Changes
- Terminal-title picker support works across classic and app-server TUI flows.
- Newer releases improved action-required title state and branch/task progress visibility.
Cautions
- Title fields are a visibility aid, not an operational source of truth.
- Use
/statuswhen policy or model state matters.
Release Basis
- Judgment: confirmed addition
- First evidence version:
rust-v0.117.0 - Date (UTC): 2026-03-26
- Release link: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.117.0
Sources
- Codex slash commands: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/slash-commands
- Codex changelog: https://developers.openai.com/codex/changelog