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 $2.99 one-time purchase includes the full SessionWatcher app for Codex, 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.

Never Get Locked Out of Codex Again

Track your Codex token usage, costs, and rate limits live in your macOS menu bar. One glance, zero interruptions.

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SessionWatcher Codex monitoring showing session usage, rate charts, and token breakdown

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Built for developers who use Codex daily and need to stay ahead of rate limits.

5-hour session and weekly limit tracking in SessionWatcher

See exactly when your limits reset

The rolling 5-hour usage window is tracked in real-time. Know how many tokens you have left and when your next reset happens, right from your menu bar.

Zero clicks needed

Usage percentages, burn rate, and time remaining live in your menu bar. Choose from 7 display modes to see exactly what matters to you.

SessionWatcher menu bar showing usage percentages

Usage rate chart and 7-day daily usage history in SessionWatcher

Usage rate charts and history

The session rate chart shows if you're on pace to hit limits. 7-day daily usage history tracks your patterns so you can plan your coding sessions.

Know exactly what you're spending

Full token breakdown by model: input, output, cache, and reasoning tokens. See today's and monthly costs at a glance.

Token usage breakdown showing input, output, cache tokens and costs

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“I wanted a native, minimal menu bar app to monitor my Claude 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.”

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“I was losing track of my Claude usage every single day. I'd be deep in a project, hit the rate limit, and just sit there waiting with no idea when it would reset. SessionWatcher changed that completely. Now I just glance at my menu bar and know exactly where I stand. It paid for itself the first time it saved me from a lockout.”

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

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One click checkout. The app downloads instantly after payment.

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Drag to Applications. Double-click. No setup wizard, no configuration.

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Menu bar display modes
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Frequently asked questions

Why do I need this? Can't I just check usage manually?

You can, but you won't. Not at 2am mid-session when you're in flow. Checking means stopping your work, opening a browser, logging in, finding the usage page. By then you've already broken your flow. SessionWatcher makes it a glance, not a task.

How do I get started?

Buy a license for $2.99 (one-time), download the app, and it works immediately. No subscription, no account, no recurring fees.

Does this work with Codex specifically?

Yes, SessionWatcher is built to work with Codex out of the box. It tracks your real-time usage, 5-hour rolling window, weekly limits, and costs. No API keys, no setup, no configuration needed.

Does it read my code or conversations?

No. SessionWatcher only reads usage statistics. All processing happens locally on your Mac. Nothing is sent anywhere.

What Macs does it support?

SessionWatcher works on macOS 14+ (Sonoma and later), both Apple Silicon and Intel. The app is signed and notarized by Apple.

What if I'm not happy?

Email contact@soren-starck.com within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked.

Your last lockout cost you 1-3 hours.
SessionWatcher costs $2.99.

One-time purchase. macOS 14+.

Or get all five tools for $7.99

Never Get Locked Out of Codex Again

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

See exactly when your limits reset

Zero clicks needed

Usage rate charts and history

Know exactly what you're spending

Up and running in 10 seconds

Buy & Download

Open the App

Glance at Your Menu Bar

Pick your plan.

Both Tools

Codex

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need this? Can't I just check usage manually?

How do I get started?

Does this work with Codex specifically?

Does it read my code or conversations?

What Macs does it support?

What if I'm not happy?

Your last lockout cost you 1-3 hours.SessionWatcher costs $2.99.

Your last lockout cost you 1-3 hours.
SessionWatcher costs $2.99.