codex-switcher：macOS 菜单栏应用自动切换 OpenAI Codex 账号

🔁 codex-switcher - Keep Codex Accounts Moving Smoothly

🧭 What codex-switcher does

codex-switcher is a macOS menu bar app that helps you manage more than one OpenAI Codex account. When one account hits a usage limit, the app switches to the next account for you.

That means you do not need to log out and log in by hand each time a limit is reached. The app keeps the process simple and stays in the background while you work.

📥 Download

Visit the releases page to download and run the app.

Look for the latest release, then download the file that matches your Mac. After the download finishes, open the file and follow the prompts on screen.

🖥️ What you need

codex-switcher is made for macOS.

You need:

• A Mac with a recent version of macOS
• One or more OpenAI Codex accounts
• Access to the internet
• Permission to open apps from outside the App Store if your Mac asks for it

For best results, use a Mac that stays signed in to the same user account each time you run it.

⚙️ How it works

The app watches your Codex usage. When one account reaches its limit, codex-switcher moves to the next account in your list.

It uses a simple menu bar interface, so you can check status without opening a full window.

Common actions include:

• Adding accounts
• Reordering accounts
• Checking which account is active
• Switching when usage limits are reached

🚀 Getting started

1. Open the releases page
2. Download the latest version for macOS
3. Open the downloaded file
4. Drag the app to your Applications folder if macOS asks you to
5. Launch codex-switcher from Applications or from Spotlight
6. If macOS shows a security prompt, allow the app to open
7. Add your Codex accounts in the app
8. Let the app handle account switching when limits are reached

🧩 First-time setup

When you open codex-switcher for the first time, it may ask for access to system features needed for a menu bar app.

Follow the prompts in order:

• Allow the app to run
• Grant access if macOS shows a privacy prompt
• Add your account details
• Confirm the account order you want it to use

If you use more than two accounts, place the account you want used first at the top of the list.

📋 Typical use case

A simple workflow looks like this:

• You work with one Codex account
• The account gets close to its usage limit
• codex-switcher detects the limit
• The app moves to the next available account
• You keep working with less interruption

This setup helps if you use Codex often and do not want to manage account changes by hand.

🔔 Menu bar features

The app lives in the macOS menu bar, which keeps it easy to reach.

From the menu bar, you can usually:

• See the current account
• Check basic usage status
• Switch accounts by hand
• Open settings
• Refresh account status

This keeps the app out of the way while still close when you need it.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

If the app does not open, try these steps:

• Make sure the download finished fully
• Move the app to Applications
• Open it again from Applications
• Check macOS privacy settings
• Make sure you are signed in to the right Mac user account

If account switching does not happen:

• Check that your account list is complete
• Make sure the accounts are in the right order
• Confirm the app can reach the internet
• Reopen the app and try again

If macOS says the app is from an unknown developer:

• Open System Settings
• Go to Privacy & Security
• Find the app approval message
• Allow the app to open

🔐 Account handling

codex-switcher is built to manage multiple accounts on your Mac in a clear way. Keep your account list current so the app can switch when needed.

For smoother use:

• Use accounts you control
• Keep credentials in a safe place
• Remove accounts you no longer use
• Check the list after any account change

❓ Common questions

Does this work without manual login?

Yes. The app is made to reduce manual login and logout steps.

Can I choose the account order?

Yes. You can set the order so the app knows which account to use first.

Does it run in the background?

Yes. It is a menu bar app, so it can stay available without taking over your screen.

Is it for Windows?

No. This app is for macOS.

What if I hit a usage limit?

The app is designed to switch to another account when the current one reaches its limit.

🧪 Best setup tips

Use a clear account order and keep the list short if you only need a few accounts. That makes it easier to track which account the app will use next.

A good setup usually means:

• The main account is first
• Backup accounts follow in order
• Each account has a clear name
• You check the list after changes

📎 Repository topics

This project is related to:

• account-switcher
• codex
• codex-limit
• macos
• menu-bar-app
• open-source
• open-source-project
• openai
• rate-limit
• swift
• usage-limits
• usage-limits-watcher

🧭 Download and run

Use the releases page to download and run the latest macOS version

After the file finishes downloading, open it and follow the on-screen steps to place the app on your Mac

🧰 Basic maintenance

If you update to a newer release:

• Close the app first
• Download the latest release
• Open the new file
• Replace the older version if asked
• Launch the updated app

If something seems off after an update, restart the app and check your account list again

📌 Key points

• Manages multiple OpenAI Codex accounts
• Switches accounts when usage limits are reached
• Runs as a macOS menu bar app
• Reduces manual login and logout
• Keeps account switching simple for everyday use