Petition for features: Track Changes

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Title: Petition for features: 1) Save and Export Full Chat, 2) Track Changes

Submitted by: Cesar Pachon

Current Limitations:

  1. No way to export chat conversations
  2. Unable to select all chat content (Ctrl+A selects code editor content instead)
  3. No built-in chat history saving functionality
  4. Piece by piece copying and pasting is the only way to save chat content
  5. No local tracking of code changes and versions

Feature Requests:

  1. Chat Export Functionality

    • Add an export button/menu option in the chat interface
    • Allow export to common formats (.md, .txt)
    • Include timestamp and conversation metadata
    • Preserve code formatting in exports

  2. Chat Selection Controls

    • Enable Ctrl+A to work within the chat window
    • Add a “Select All Chat” button or shortcut
    • Separate chat window selection from code editor selection

  3. Chat History Management

    • Add ability to save chat sessions
    • Provide access to chat history
    • Allow naming/organizing saved chats
    • Enable searching through past conversations

  4. Local Changes Tracking

    • Create automatic subfolders for different versions of code
    • Track changes made through AI suggestions
    • Maintain history of code modifications
    • Allow easy comparison between versions
    • Option to revert to previous versions
    • Local backup of all changes and conversations

Use Case:
Users often need to:

  • Save important solutions and explanations
  • Share conversations with team members
  • Document problem-solving processes
  • Reference past solutions
  • Create documentation from chat content
  • Track and manage code changes over time
  • Maintain local backups of development history