CodexBar
CodexBar is a free, open-source AI desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Show usage stats for OpenAI Codex and Claude Code, without having to login. It has 22,292 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at steipete/CodexBar.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- AI desktop apps
- Actively maintained
About CodexBar
Every AI coding limit, in your menu bar. Tiny macOS 14+ menu bar app that keeps AI coding-provider limits visible and shows when each window resets. See the supported providers below. One status item per provider, or Merge Icons mode with a provider switcher. No Dock icon, minimal UI, dynamic bar icons.
Install CodexBar
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
brew install --cask codexbarAUR (Arch Linux)
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What is CodexBar?
CodexBar is a free, open-source AI desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Show usage stats for OpenAI Codex and Claude Code, without having to login. It has 22,292 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at steipete/CodexBar.
Is CodexBar free and open source?
Yes. CodexBar's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install CodexBar?
Homebrew: brew install --cask codexbar and the AUR package codexbar-cli. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.73.0).
Is CodexBar still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.