Add /clear Command to Instantly Clear Chat

ChatGPT Use cases and examples
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Introduce a /clear command in ChatGPT that instantly clears the entire chat window—similar to the cls command in Windows Command Prompt or the /clear command in terminal-based AI tools like Codex CLI.

Why This Helps:

  • Speed & Efficiency: Users can instantly reset the chat without navigating menus.

  • Familiar UX: Matches standard terminal behavior (cls, clear, Ctrl+L) expected by developers and power users.

  • Precedent: Already implemented in OpenAI’s own Codex CLI, where /clear wipes the terminal instantly.

Implementation Suggestion:

  • Type /clear → Entire chat clears instantly (client-side only).

  • Optional: Add confirmation dialog for accidental use.

  • Works alongside existing “Clear Conversations” in settings.

This small change would greatly improve usability, especially for users treating ChatGPT like a coding or command-line assistant.

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Hey @daniyalsaqib! I can see this being super handy. For anyone treating ChatGPT like a command-line assistant, /clear feels like the kind of small thing that would make a big difference.

Definitely a solid usability idea. I can’t share a timeline right now, but I’ll pass it along internally.

- Sunny