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CodexUsageBar

Track your ChatGPT Codex usage limits from the Mac menu bar

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Launched July 25, 2026
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About CodexUsageBar

CodexUsageBar is a free, open-source macOS menu bar application designed to help developers and AI enthusiasts monitor their ChatGPT Codex usage limits in real-time. Its lightweight and native design ensures minimal system impact while providing users with instant visibility into their API consumption. By offering timely notifications before reaching usage caps, it helps prevent unexpected disruptions, making it ideal for those who rely heavily on OpenAI’s Codex features for coding, automation, or creative projects. Its privacy-centric approach, coupled with seamless integration into the Mac menu bar, makes it a valuable tool for managing AI resource limits efficiently. Being open-source, it also appeals to the developer community who prefer customizable and transparent solutions.

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Pros

  • ✓Real-time monitoring of ChatGPT Codex usage limits
  • ✓Lightweight and native macOS application for minimal resource use
  • ✓Open-source, allowing community customization and transparency
  • ✓Privacy-focused, with no data tracking or cloud dependencies
  • ✓Provides proactive notifications to avoid hitting limits

Cons

  • ✗Limited to macOS, not available on other platforms
  • ✗Lacks advanced analytics or historical usage data
  • ✗Depends on user familiarity with open-source tools for setup

Use Cases

1Monitoring API usage during development to avoid service interruptions
2Managing multiple OpenAI API keys for different projects
3Ensuring team compliance with usage limits in collaborative environments
4Automating notifications for usage thresholds during intensive AI tasks
5Integrating with personal workflows for efficient API quota management

Pricing

Free and open-source, with no cost for download or usage, supported by community development.

Quick Info

Category💻 Developer Tools
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Launched7/25/2026

Topics

Open SourceArtificial IntelligenceGitHubMenu Bar Apps

Makers

Maxime Berger

Maxime Berger

Alternatives

•OpenAI Usage Dashboard (official API management tools)
•API monitoring tools like Postman or RapidAPI
•Custom scripts or dashboards built with Grafana or Prometheus
•Third-party usage tracking apps (e.g., UsageStats for APIs)
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