CodexBar Lite
A free native macOS Codex usage tracker that reads local CLI sessions and alerts you about quota resets.
About CodexBar Lite
CodexBar Lite is a native macOS OpenAI Codex usage tracker that directly uses existing Codex CLI sessions on your Mac, with no browser cookies, Keychain access, API keys, or third-party accounts. It shows primary and secondary usage with accurate reset times for each, and sends notifications when usage reaches 80% or 90%, the quota is exhausted, or the quota resets. The app has no third-party backend, accounts, telemetry, or analytics; it stores only preferences and a local usage cache. It is officially listed as free, and requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 13 or later with Codex CLI installed.
Best for
Best use cases
Check Codex primary and secondary usage and reset times at any time
Get alerts when usage reaches 80% or 90%
Receive notifications when the quota is exhausted or resets
Features
Usage and reset times
View primary and secondary usage and see exactly when each resets.
Threshold alerts
Get notifications when usage reaches 80% or 90%, the quota is exhausted, or the quota resets.
Local privacy
No third-party backend, accounts, telemetry, or analytics; only preferences and a local usage cache are stored.
Direct local session access
Uses existing Codex CLI sessions on your Mac, with no browser cookies, Keychain access, or API keys.
Pros
- Native macOS app that directly uses existing Codex CLI sessions on the Mac
- No browser cookies, Keychain access, API keys, or third-party accounts required
- No third-party backend, telemetry, or analytics; only preferences and a local usage cache are stored
- Officially listed as free to use
Cons
- Requires an Apple Silicon Mac, macOS 13 Ventura or later, and Codex CLI installed