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 chat |
chatgpt.addFileToThread | - | Add the entire file as context for the current chat |
chatgpt.newChat | macOS: Cmd+NWindows/Linux: Ctrl+N | Create a new chat |
chatgpt.newCodexPanel | - | Create a new Codex panel |
chatgpt.openCommandMenu | - | Open the Codex command menu |
chatgpt.openSidebar | - | Open the Codex sidebar panel |