IN THE FIELD GUIDE
codexusagebar
codexusagebar.com
CodexUsageBar is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app that tracks ChatGPT Codex usage limits in real time. It provides notifications before hitting usage limits and keeps all data private and local on the user's machine.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Automatically researched · Not editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 10, 2026
A good fit for
Not confirmed yet.
Know the limitations
- Accessibility permissions are only needed for the Cmd+U global shortcut; app works without it but without shortcut.
What you can do
- Monitoring ChatGPT Codex usage limits to avoid unexpected rate limit hits.
- Receiving real-time notifications about approaching usage limits for better usage management.
Features
- Tracks ChatGPT Codex usage limits at a glance from the macOS menu bar.
- Smart notifications at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% usage thresholds to alert users before hitting limits.
- Privacy-first design with no data collection or analytics; usage data stays on the user's machine.
- Lightweight app under 5MB with minimal CPU and memory footprint, built natively for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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Known monthly subtotal
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A practical workflow
- Install Codex CLI with npm, run 'codex login' in Terminal, then open CodexUsageBar to track usage.
- Use Cmd+U shortcut to open the usage popup from anywhere if Accessibility permissions are granted.
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