This is a follow-up to https://github.com/openai/codex/pull/15922. That
previous PR deleted the old `tui` directory and left the new
`tui_app_server` directory in place. This PR renames `tui_app_server` to
`tui` and fixes up all references.
This is the part 1 of 2 PRs that will delete the `tui` /
`tui_app_server` split. This part simply deletes the existing `tui`
directory and marks the `tui_app_server` feature flag as removed. I left
the `tui_app_server` feature flag in place for now so its presence
doesn't result in an error. It is simply ignored.
Part 2 will rename the `tui_app_server` directory `tui`. I did this as
two parts to reduce visible code churn.
## Summary
This PR fixes long-text rendering in the `request_user_input` TUI
overlay while preserving a clear two-column option layout. (Issue
https://github.com/openai/codex/issues/11093)
Before:
- very long option labels could push description text into a narrow
right-edge strip
- option labels were effectively single-line when descriptions were
present, causing truncation/poor readability
- label and description wrapping interacted in one combined wrapped line
<img width="504" height="409" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-08 at 2 27 25 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a9afd108-d792-4522-bce1-e43b3cce882b"
/>
After:
- option labels wrap inside the left column
- descriptions wrap independently inside the right column
- row measurement and row rendering use the same wrapping path, so
layout stays stable
<img width="582" height="211" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-09 at 10 28 02 AM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/47885a1c-07e5-4b0f-b992-032b149f1b0d"
/>
## Problem
`request_user_input` needs to handle verbose prompts/options. With
oversized labels:
- descriptions could collapse into a thin, hard-to-read column
- important label context was lost
## Root Cause
In shared row rendering (`selection_popup_common`):
- rows were wrapped as a single combined line
- auto column sizing could still place `desc_col` too far right for long
labels
- `request_user_input` rows did not provide wrap metadata to align
continuation lines after the option prefix
## What Changed
### 1) `request_user_input` rows opt into wrapped labels
File: `codex-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/request_user_input/mod.rs`
- In `option_rows()`, compute the rendered option prefix (`› 1. ` / ` 2.
`) and set `wrap_indent` from its display width.
- Apply the same behavior to the synthetic “None of the above” row.
- Add long-text snapshot test coverage
(`question_with_very_long_option_text` +
`request_user_input_long_option_text_snapshot`).
### 2) Shared renderer now has an opt-in two-column wrapping path
File: `codex-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/selection_popup_common.rs`
- Add focused helpers:
- `should_wrap_name_in_column`
- `wrap_two_column_row`
- `wrap_standard_row`
- `wrap_row_lines`
- `apply_row_state_style`
- For opted-in rows (plain option rows with `wrap_indent` +
description), wrap label and description independently in their own
columns.
- Keep the legacy standard wrapping path for non-opted rows.
- Use the same `wrap_row_lines` function in both rendering and height
measurement to keep them in sync.
### 3) Keep column sizing simple and derived from existing fixed split
constants
File: `codex-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/selection_popup_common.rs`
- Keep fixed mode at `3/10` left column (`30/70` split).
- In auto modes, cap label width using those same fixed constants (max
70% label, min 30% description), instead of extra special-case
constants/branches.
- Add/keep narrow-width safety guard in `wrap_two_column_row` so
extremely small widths do not panic.
### 4) Snapshot coverage
File: `codex-rs/tui/src/bottom_pane/request_user_input/snapshots/
codex_tui__bottom_pane__request_user_input__tests__request_user_input_long_option_text.snap`
- Add snapshot for long-label/long-description two-column rendering
behavior.
An experimental flow for env var skill dependencies. Skills can now
declare required env vars in SKILL.md; if missing, the CLI prompts the
user to get the value, and Core will store it in memory (eventually to a
local persistent store)
<img width="790" height="169" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cd928918-9403-43cb-a7e7-b8d59bcccd9a"
/>
## Summary
Overhaul the ask‑user‑questions TUI to support “Other/None” answers,
better notes handling, improved option selection
UX, and a safer submission flow with confirmation for unanswered
questions.
Multiple choice (number keys for quick selection, up/down or jk for
cycling through options):
<img width="856" height="169" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 7 22 29 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cabd1b0e-25e0-4859-bd8f-9941192ca274"
/>
Tab to add notes:
<img width="856" height="197" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 7 22 45 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a807db5e-e966-412c-af91-6edc60062f35"
/>
Freeform (also note enter tooltip is highlighted on last question to
indicate questions UI will be exited upon submission):
<img width="854" height="112" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 7 23 13 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2e7b88bf-062b-4b9f-a9da-c9d8c8a59643"
/>
Confirmation dialogue (submitting with unanswered questions):
<img width="854" height="126" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 7 23 29 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/93965c8f-54ac-45bc-a660-9625bcd101f8"
/>
## Key Changes
- **Options UI refresh**
- Render options as numbered entries; allow number keys to select &
submit.
- Remove “Option X/Y” header and allow the question UI height to expand
naturally.
- Keep spacing between question, options, and notes even when notes are
visible.
- Hide the title line and render the question prompt in cyan **only when
uncommitted**.
- **“Other / None of the above” support**
- Wire `isOther` to add “None of the above”.
- Add guidance text: “Optionally, add details in notes (tab).”
- **Notes composer UX**
- Remove “Notes” heading; place composer directly under the selected
option.
- Preserve pending paste placeholders across question navigation and
after submission.
- Ctrl+C clears notes **only when the notes composer has focus**.
- Ctrl+C now triggers an immediate redraw so the clear is visible.
- **Committed vs uncommitted state**
- Introduce a unified `answer_committed` flag per question.
- Editing notes (including adding text or pastes) marks the answer
uncommitted.
- Changing the option highlight (j/k, up/down) marks the answer
uncommitted.
- Clearing options (Backspace/Delete) also clears pending notes.
- Question prompt turns cyan only when the answer is uncommitted.
- **Submission safety & confirmation**
- Only submit notes/freeform text once explicitly committed.
- Last-question submit with unanswered questions shows a confirmation
dialog.
- Confirmation options:
1. **Proceed** (default)
2. **Go back**
- Description reflects count: “Submit with N unanswered question(s).”
- Esc/Backspace in confirmation returns to first unanswered question.
- Ctrl+C in confirmation interrupts and exits the overlay.
- **Footer hints**
- Cyan highlight restored for “enter to submit answer” / “enter to
submit all”.
## Codex author
`codex fork 019c00ed-323a-7000-bdb5-9f9c5a635bd9`
## Summary
Polishes the `request_user_input` TUI overlay
Question 1 (unanswered)
<img width="853" height="167" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 1 30 09 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3c305644-449e-4e8d-a47b-d689ebd8702c"
/>
Tab to add notes
<img width="856" height="198" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 1 30 25 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0d2801b0-df0c-49ae-85af-e6d56fc2c67c"
/>
Question 2 (unanswered)
<img width="854" height="168" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 1 30 55 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b3723062-51f9-49c9-a9ab-bb1b32964542"
/>
Ctrl+p or h to go back to q1 (answered)
<img width="853" height="195" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 1 31 27 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c602f183-1c25-4c51-8f9f-e565cb6bd637"
/>
Unanswered freeform
<img width="856" height="126" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 1 31 42 PM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7e3d9d8b-820b-4b9a-9ef2-4699eed484c5"
/>
## Key changes
- Footer tips wrap at tip boundaries (no truncation mid‑tip); footer
height scales to wrapped tips.
- Keep tooltip text as Esc: interrupt in all states.
- Make the full Tab: add notes tip cyan/bold when applicable; hide notes
UI by default.
- Notes toggling/backspace:
- Tab opens notes when an option is selected; Tab again clears notes and
hides the notes UI.
- Backspace in options clears the current selection.
- Backspace in empty notes closes notes and returns to options.
- Selection/answering behavior:
- Option questions highlight a default option but are not answered until
Enter.
- Enter no longer auto‑selects when there’s no selection (prevents
accidental answers).
- Notes submission can commit the selected option when present.
- Freeform questions require Enter with non‑empty text to mark answered;
drafts are not submitted unless committed.
- Unanswered cues:
- Skipped option questions count as unanswered.
- Unanswered question titles are highlighted for visibility.
- Typing/navigation in options:
- Typing no longer opens notes; notes are Tab‑only.
- j/k move option selection; h/l switch questions (Ctrl+n/Ctrl+p still
work).
## Tests
- Added unit coverage for:
- tip‑level wrapping
- focus reset when switching questions with existing drafts
- backspace clearing selection
- backspace closing empty notes
- typing in options does not open notes
- freeform draft submission gating
- h/l question navigation in options
- Updated snapshots, including narrow footer wrap.
## Why
These changes make the ask‑user‑question overlay:
- safer (no silent auto‑selection or accidental freeform submission),
- clearer (tips wrap cleanly and unanswered states stand out),
- more ergonomic (Tab explicitly controls notes; backspace acts like
undo/close).
## Codex author
`codex fork 019bfc3c-2c42-7982-9119-fee8b9315c2f`
---------
Co-authored-by: Ahmed Ibrahim <aibrahim@openai.com>
Reuse the shared chat composer for notes and freeform answers in
request_user_input.
- Build the overlay composer with ChatComposerConfig::plain_text.
- Wire paste-burst flushing + menu surface sizing through the bottom
pane.
Eric Traut ·
Charley Cunningham ·
xl-openai ·
Ahmed Ibrahim ·