Feature request: Open Codex session as an editor tab / detachable window in VS Code

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I’d like Codex in VS Code to support opening the session in an editor tab (or detachable window), similar to how Claude Code can open as a tab in the editor area.

Current behavior:

  • Codex opens as a Sidebar view container.

  • It can be moved between Primary Side Bar, Secondary Side Bar, and Panel.

  • It cannot be opened as an editor tab in the top tab row.

Why this matters:

  • Multi-monitor workflows are much better when the AI session can live in a separate VS Code window/tab area.

  • Sidebar/panel layouts are workable but less ergonomic for long coding sessions.

Requested behavior:

  • Add an option like “Open Codex in Editor Tab” (and ideally support detaching to another window).

  • Preserve session continuity between sidebar and tab view.

Environment:

  • VS Code: 1.122.1

  • Codex extension: 26.527.31454

  • OS: Windows 11

This would significantly improve Codex usability for power users and multi-monitor setups.

Thank you for considering this!

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This would be a really nice feature. Please, Codex VS Code extension team, consider implementing it.

Having the Codex session available as an editor tab or detachable/floating window would be especially valuable for long sessions, where it’s useful to keep the conversation visible while continuing to work across files in parallel with Codex.

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