Usage analytics: track costs and tokens
See token usage, cost trends, model mix, and project breakdowns in the analytics dashboard.
Quick switcher and keyboard shortcuts
Use Cmd/Ctrl+K for the profile quick switcher, ? for Help, and Cmd/Ctrl+S to save file edits.
Session organization: search, favorites, categories
Organize sessions by project with search, favorites, categories, rename, and delete.
CodexUse alerts: in-app status and completion beep
CodexUse v2 does not send system notifications. Use in-app status and the completion beep on task finish.
Setting up MCP servers in CodexUse
Configure MCP servers in CodexUse with form controls instead of hand-editing config.toml.
Auto-roll guardrails: avoid Codex 429s automatically
Turn on CodexUse Pro auto-roll to switch profiles before rate limits block you. Set warning and switch thresholds in the app.
Codex settings without editing config.toml: models, reasoning, MCP
Set models, approval policy, sandbox mode, and MCP servers with form controls instead of manual config.toml edits.
CodexUse vs CodexBar and the vanilla CLI
Pick the right tool for switching, rate limits, and session organization. Honest pros and tradeoffs.
CodexUse updates and installers: what to expect
See how the update prompt works, offline behavior, and where to download the latest macOS and Linux builds.
Duplicate Codex accounts warning: what it means
Understand why CodexUse flags duplicate account IDs and how to handle profile overlaps.
How to switch Codex accounts without logging out
The Codex CLI only supports one account at a time. Learn how to switch Codex accounts and change between Codex profiles without constant re-authentication.
Codex rate limits: see usage and avoid 429 errors
Understand how Codex rate limits work, why the CLI does not show usage, and how to monitor quota before hitting 429 errors.
Codex profiles: save, rename, and rotate safely
Best practices for managing multiple Codex CLI profiles: naming conventions, rotation for rate limit management, and organization.
Codex not working? Quick fixes and triage
Step-by-step troubleshooting for when Codex is not working: authentication errors, rate limits, network problems, and configuration issues.
Codex usage basics: commands, examples, pitfalls
Getting started with Codex usage: installation, authentication, commands, configuration, and common mistakes to avoid.
Organize Codex sessions by project (not profile)
CodexUse v2 organizes sessions by project with search, favorites, and categories — not by profile.
About these guides
These guides are written for developers who use the Codex CLI for real work. Every article:
- Uses actual Codex CLI commands
- Explains what the native CLI can and cannot do
- Shows how CodexUse fills gaps in multi-account and monitoring features
- Includes troubleshooting tables for common issues