Many ChatGPT conversations naturally branch into multiple topics—especially for power users using it for research, ideation, or exploratory thinking. But right now, it’s all flattened into a single scrollable thread, which makes it hard to revisit or continue specific lines of thought.
Feature idea:
Add a UI toggle that lets users switch between the current linear view and a threaded or node-based view, where each sub-topic becomes a visual segment or branch. This could be a graph view, collapsible thread view, or some other structure that shows how the conversation evolved.
Benefits:
• Makes it easier to navigate long, complex chats
• Lets users return to specific discussion arcs
• Supports workflows like journaling, brainstorming, knowledge management
Implementation notes:
This could likely be handled at the UI level—no model changes needed. Use metadata like timestamps, user/system turns, or LLM-detected topic shifts to break the conversation into threads.
This would be a game-changer for people who use ChatGPT as a thinking partner, not just a Q&A tool.
Would love to hear if others would find this useful—or if anything like it is already in development.