CodexUse updates and installers: what to expect
CodexUse uses signed builds and a simple in-app restart prompt. Here is how updates work, how long you can wait, and where to download installers.
How updates flow
- The packaged app checks GitHub for updates and downloads them in the background.
- When a build is ready, you see an in-app card with Restart now and a short countdown label.
- If you click Later, the card closes but the countdown keeps running. After the timer, CodexUse restarts to finish installing.
- On the next launch you get a toast showing the previous and current versions.
Tip: Updates do not run while the app is closed. If you need to pause an
update, quit the app before the countdown ends and reopen when you are ready.
Download links
- macOS (Apple Silicon): DMG from the GitHub releases feed linked on the download button.
- Linux (ARM64): AppImage from the same releases feed.
- Windows: in progress. Join the waitlist from the landing page to be notified.
- Homebrew: not available yet.
Offline behavior
- Once a license is verified, CodexUse keeps working offline. Profiles, chats, and settings stay local.
- License activation and update downloads need connectivity. If you are offline, the app keeps running with the current build.
- No analytics are sent. The only outbound calls are license checks you start and update checks.
What to do if a restart is inconvenient
- Click Later to keep working briefly, but plan for the restart before the countdown ends.
- If you are in the middle of a long task, quit CodexUse before the timer ends and reopen when ready. The app will pick up the install then.
- You can always download the latest installer manually from the releases page if auto-update was blocked by a firewall.
Why is there a forced restart?
CodexUse bundles the Codex CLI and background services. Restarting ensures the new build and CLI are loaded together so telemetry and switching stay consistent.
Does the updater change my profiles or chats?
No. Profiles, chats, and config files stay where the Codex CLI keeps them. Updates replace the app binary only.
Is there a headless update mode?
No. The app always shows the restart notice. If you want to control timing, download the installer manually and run it when you choose.