A simple Codex restart note for a project you paused

Coming back to a paused project is harder when the last Codex chat contains several attempts, partial fixes, and a plan that changed halfway through. Before you start a new task, find the final state of the old one.

Build a note from the last useful exchange

Use ChatVault to find the local conversation for the project. Read the closing messages as well as the earlier plan. A message that says a change was proposed is different from one that records a completed edit and a test result.

1. Write down the last confirmed change and the files it touched. Do not copy a long plan and assume every item was done.
2. List the checks that actually ran, then list what still needs checking. Keep failures and untested paths visible.
3. Add the next small step and any limit you do not want the new task to cross. Export the relevant chat if you need the full source beside the note.

Use the repository as the final check

Before continuing, compare the note with the working tree and recent commits. Someone may have changed the project since that conversation. A restart note is a map back into the work, not proof that the files still match the old chat.

ChatVault is Free & Opensource for Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit. It reads local coding conversations from supported tools. The source files must still be present on your computer. Reading an old chat helps you find context; check the result against your current code before using it.

See ChatVault on GitHub or download the Windows app.