Does SessionWatcher work with Codex specifically?

Yes, SessionWatcher for Codex is built specifically for Codex users. It seamlessly integrates with Codex to provide real-time monitoring of your usage patterns, costs, and session data.

How does privacy and security work?

All processing happens locally on your Mac. SessionWatcher only accesses usage statistics - never your actual conversations or code. Your data remains private and secure.

What are the system requirements for SessionWatcher?

SessionWatcher requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later and works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. The app uses minimal system resources and runs efficiently in the background.

What's included with the SessionWatcher purchase?

Your $1.99 purchase includes the full SessionWatcher app, lifetime updates, and email support. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Download and use immediately after purchase.

How do I check my Codex usage and rate limits?

Without SessionWatcher, you need to open the OpenAI dashboard or run CLI commands to check your Codex usage - interrupting your flow each time. SessionWatcher displays your real-time Codex token usage, API costs, rate limit status, and 5-hour session window countdown directly in your macOS menu bar. Always visible, zero configuration.

What happens when I hit the Codex rate limit?

When you exceed your Codex rate limit, you get locked out for the remainder of your 5-hour rolling window - potentially hours of lost productivity. SessionWatcher monitors your usage in real-time and sends macOS notifications before you hit the limit, so you can pace your work and avoid lockouts.

Is SessionWatcher a Codex menu bar app?

Yes. SessionWatcher for Codex is a native macOS menu bar app that monitors your Codex usage in real-time. It sits in your menu bar and displays your token count, API costs, rate limit status, and 5-hour window - no app to open, no command to run. Just glance up at your menu bar.

macOS Menu Bar App

See your Codex limits before you hit them.

Real-time token usage, costs, and 5-hour window countdown — live in your macOS menu bar. Zero config, works in 10 seconds.

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Why SessionWatcher?

Works for both subscription users and API users.

Feature	SessionWatcher	CLI Tools	DIY Scripts
Real API data		Estimates only	✕
Native menu bar app		Terminal only	Manual setup
Setup time	10 seconds	2+ minutes	30+ minutes
macOS notifications		✕	Manual setup
Usage limit tracking		Limited	✕

Up and running in 10 seconds

No config files. No API keys. No terminal commands.

Buy & Download

One click checkout. The app downloads instantly after payment.

Open the App

Drag to Applications. Double-click. That's it - no setup wizard.

Glance at Your Menu Bar

Your usage, limits, and reset timer are live. Always visible, zero clicks.

“I kept getting locked out of Codex mid-session with zero warning. I'd lose hours waiting for limits to reset. So I built SessionWatcher - the tool I wished existed.”

Soren Starck, maker of SessionWatcher

“I wanted a native, minimal menu bar app to monitor my Claude Code usage. Something not vibe-coded or overengineered. After trying several, I settled on this one. It's fast, simple, and does exactly what it should without unnecessary features. Definitely worth the purchase (it's less than a coffee).”

@nicojerome on GitHub

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