Rename Favorite Sessions: A Factory-AI Feature Enhancement

Hey everyone, let's talk about a super helpful feature request that'll make using Factory-AI even smoother! We're diving into the ability to rename favorited sessions. Currently, when you favorite a session using the /favorite command, it sticks with the default "New Session" title. Trust me, after a week or even just a few days, trying to remember what each one is about becomes a real puzzle. Let's make things easier for everyone!

The Current Pain Point: "New Session" Overload

So, here's the deal, guys. The current system uses the generic "New Session" title for all favorited sessions. This becomes a major headache when you've got a bunch of them saved. Imagine your Favorites list looking something like this:

See the problem? It's like a sea of "New Session" titles. It makes it tough to:

• Quickly identify which session contains the work you need.
• Navigate efficiently between your favorited sessions.
• Maintain an organized workflow across different projects or tasks.

Basically, it slows you down and makes you waste time opening sessions just to figure out what they are. Not cool, right?

Why This Matters for Your Workflow

Think about it: how many times have you wished you could just glance at your favorites and instantly know what's what? Being able to rename sessions directly addresses this issue. It's about efficiency, clarity, and making sure you can jump back into your work without unnecessary friction. This feature request is about enhancing the usability of the Favorites feature, which was a great addition to begin with.

The Proposed Solution: /rename to the Rescue

Here's the simple, elegant solution: let's add a /rename slash command (or something similar) that lets you set a custom title for your current session or any of your favorited sessions. It's that easy!

Example Usage:

/rename "API Integration - Slack Webhook"
/rename "Bug Fix - Auth Module v2"

See how clear that is? You'd immediately know what each session is all about, saving you time and frustration. It's about bringing order to the chaos and making your experience more intuitive.

Why the /rename Command is a Game Changer

The ability to rename sessions gives you complete control over your favorites. You can categorize your work, label sessions by project, or even use descriptive names to remind yourself what you were working on. This control is vital for users juggling multiple projects or anyone who wants a more organized and productive workflow.

The Painful Workaround: A Techie's Secret (But Not Recommended)

Okay, so there is a workaround, but it's not pretty, guys. You could manually edit the .jsonl session files in the ~/.factory/sessions/ directory. But this is a pain and involves:

1. Exiting the CLI - Gotta shut down Factory-AI first.
2. Finding the right file - By UUID, which isn't exactly user-friendly.
3. Manually editing JSON - You'll need to know a little bit about JSON format.
4. Restarting Droid - To get the changes to take effect.

This method isn't user-friendly, and it's prone to errors. Messing with the JSON files incorrectly could even corrupt them. So, let's just say this workaround is best avoided.

Why We Need a Proper Solution

This workaround highlights the need for an in-app solution. Users shouldn't have to delve into the depths of their file system just to rename a session. A dedicated /rename command would offer a streamlined, safe, and user-friendly experience, eliminating the risk of data corruption and saving users valuable time.

Benefits: Why Rename is a Must-Have

Implementing this feature unlocks several advantages that will streamline user workflows.

1. Better organization: Give meaningful names to your sessions, making them easy to identify.
2. Faster navigation: Instantly know what a session is about without opening it.
3. Improved workflow: Especially valuable for those juggling multiple projects or tasks.
4. Enhanced Favorites feature: Makes the /favorite command much more useful and effective.

Streamlining Your Workflow

The ability to rename your favorited sessions will dramatically improve workflow. Imagine being able to jump between sessions with confidence, knowing exactly what's inside. This is especially useful for anyone who juggles various projects and needs to quickly switch between them.

Technical Context: It's Already Supported!

Here's the cool part, guys: the session structure already supports custom titles! The "title" field exists in the JSONL metadata:

{"type":"session_start","id":"uuid","title":"New Session","owner":"factory-user","version":2,"cwd":"/home/user"}

This means that the implementation should be relatively straightforward. All we need to do is allow users to update that field via a simple slash command. It's about making use of the existing functionality and making the user experience much better.

Technical Ease of Implementation

The existing support for the "title" field in the JSONL metadata suggests that implementing the /rename command would be a relatively straightforward task. This means less development effort and a quicker turnaround time for this feature to become a reality.

Related Features and the Bigger Picture

This enhancement would perfectly complement the existing Session Favorites feature introduced in v0.26.0. It's all about making your Factory-AI experience more enjoyable and efficient. By adding the ability to rename sessions, we're building on an already great feature and making it even better.

Building on Existing Functionality

This feature request builds directly on the success of the existing Session Favorites feature. By enhancing favorites, we empower users with even greater control over their sessions. This synergy improves the overall user experience and encourages greater use of the tool.

Conclusion: Let's Make Factory-AI Even Better!

Adding the ability to rename favorited sessions is a small but significant change that would dramatically improve the usability and efficiency of Factory-AI. It's all about making the tool more intuitive, organized, and user-friendly. By implementing the /rename command, we're not just adding a feature; we're investing in a better user experience for everyone.

Thanks for taking the time to read through this. Let's make Factory-AI even more awesome together!