Bernhard Zechmann (aizech)
Feature Request: Windsurf: Chat History Management
I would like to request the addition of a
Chat History Management
feature in Windsurf, similar to the functionality available in the Codeium Extension.
There are a lot of feature requests here in Canny. I just try to focus on a complete description and supplement my ideas.
This feature would allow users to better manage their chat histories, enhancing project continuity, collaboration, and version control integration.
Features:
  • Project-Specific History Management
    : Allow users to manage chat histories specific to each project, ensuring that histories are not lost when project names are changed. The storage location would be within the project folder - like or "near" the .winsurfrules file.
  • Renaming of Chat
    : Implement an option to rename chat conversations including emojis, making it easier for users to identify and manage their histories.
  • Mark as Favorite
    : Implement a feature to mark chat conversations, making it easier for users to identify and manage their favorite conversations.
  • Timestamped Entries
    : Include timestamps for each interaction to provide a clear timeline of the development process.
  • Configurable Storage Location
    : Enable users to configure the storage location for history files, allowing them to store histories within the project folder for better version control.
  • Secure Storage
    : Ensure that the exported logs are stored securely, with options for encryption and access control to protect sensitive information.
  • Import/Export Functionality
    : Provide functionality to import and export chat histories, facilitating easier sharing and collaboration among team members.
  • Customizable Log Format
    : Allow users to choose the format in which the logs are exported (e.g., JSON, CSV, plain text) to suit their specific needs.
  • Integration with Version Control Systems
    : Provide options to integrate the exported logs with version control systems like Git, allowing for seamless tracking and management of development history.
  • Search and Filter Chat
    : Implement a search and filter feature to find specific chat conversations, making it easier for users to locate previous interactions.
  • Edit Chat
    : Implement a edit feature to delete or edit specific parts of chat conversations, making it easier for users to shorten and refine interactions.
  • User-Configurable History Limit or unlimited
    : Allow users to configure the limit on the number of history items stored, providing flexibility based on their needs. Or set it to unlimited.
  • History Recovery Tools
    : Develop tools to help users recover lost chat histories, ensuring that valuable AI interactions are not lost.
These improvements would significantly enhance the user experience by providing better management of chat histories, ensuring project continuity, and facilitating collaboration and version control integration.