# CodexBar on Windows: no official build, so install one of these

> The direct answer, the three options that run on a Windows PC, and how to get Codex and Claude limits into your tray today.

URL: https://claudegpt.si/news/codexbar-windows-what-to-install  
Published: 2026-11-04T06:05:03.169Z  
Author: ClaudeGPT Si Newsroom  
Section: Guides  
Topics: CodexBar, Windows, AI coding limits  
Publisher: ClaudeGPT Si

## Key takeaways

- CodexBar has no official Windows build as of November 2026; it targets macOS 14 and later, plus Linux.
- UsageAtlas is a free, open-source native Windows 10 and 11 app that shows Codex and Claude Code limits, reset times and history.
- Win-CodexBar and CodexBar for Windows are community ports linked from the CodexBar README, and they suit people who need CodexBar's wider provider list.

No, there is no official CodexBar for Windows as of November 2026: the app is built for macOS 14 and later, with a separate Linux version. If you searched for CodexBar Windows because you want your Codex and Claude limits in the Windows tray, the simplest free choice is UsageAtlas, a native Windows app; two community ports of CodexBar also exist if you want CodexBar itself.

## The three options that run on Windows

| Option | What it is | How you install it | Good to know |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UsageAtlas | Native Windows 10 and 11 app with a tray icon and a dashboard | Installer from the UsageAtlas site | Free and open source; not code-signed yet, so SmartScreen may ask first |
| Win-CodexBar | Community port of CodexBar, built with Tauri 2 and React on Rust | `winget install Finesssee.Win-CodexBar` or a setup file | Releases are not signed yet; check each download against its checksum |
| CodexBar for Windows | Community tray app that runs the original CodexBar CLI inside WSL | x64 and ARM64 installers | You need WSL set up and working |

Both community projects are linked from the [CodexBar README](https://github.com/steipete/CodexBar) under "Looking for a Windows version?", and both are MIT licensed.

## Why UsageAtlas is the one we suggest

Most people asking this question want three things: see how much of the five-hour and weekly windows is left, know when they reset, and get a warning before a long agent run stops. [UsageAtlas](https://usageatlas.com/guides/codexbar-for-windows) does that as an ordinary Windows program. There is no WSL layer and no port of a Mac app.

For Codex, it reads the Codex CLI you already signed in to and shows both windows with their reset times, your credit balance, and tokens by day, model and project. Claude Code and Cursor show up right next to it. History stays on your computer, and you do not need an account to start. A free account only matters if you want to save that history and restore it on another PC.

It also runs on macOS and Linux, so if you used CodexBar on a Mac and now need the same view on a work PC, you can run one app on both.

## When a CodexBar port is the better call

If you rely on a provider that UsageAtlas does not read, a port is the way to go. CodexBar covers far more providers, and the Win-CodexBar README lists more than 100 of them in the tray app. Pick CodexBar for Windows if you already live in WSL and want the upstream CLI doing the work.

## Setting up UsageAtlas on Windows

1. Download the Windows installer from the [download section](https://usageatlas.com/#download).
2. Run it. If SmartScreen appears, choose More info, then Run anyway.
3. Sign in to the Codex CLI with your ChatGPT account, and to Claude Code if you use it.
4. Open UsageAtlas from the tray. Codex appears with both windows.
5. Set an alert level so you hear about a nearly empty window before it runs out.

## If something looks empty

- **No Codex data.** Run the Codex CLI once and check that it is signed in.
- **No Claude data.** Open Claude Code and make sure your plan is logged in on that machine.
- **Costs look odd.** Dollar amounts are estimates from local data, not a bill. Your provider's billing page is the record.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is there an official CodexBar for Windows?

No. As of November 2026 CodexBar ships for macOS and Linux only, and its README links two community projects for Windows.

### Does UsageAtlas need WSL?

No. It installs and runs as a normal Windows program on Windows 10 and 11.

### Is UsageAtlas free on Windows?

Yes. It is free and open source, and local tracking works without an account.

## Sources

- [CodexBar for Windows: what to use instead](https://usageatlas.com/guides/codexbar-for-windows), UsageAtlas
- [CodexBar on GitHub](https://github.com/steipete/CodexBar), GitHub
- [Win-CodexBar on GitHub](https://github.com/nesszer/Win-CodexBar), GitHub
- [CodexBar for Windows on GitHub](https://github.com/hinneslung/CodexBar-for-Windows), GitHub
- [CodexBar vs UsageAtlas](https://usageatlas.com/guides/codexbar-vs-usageatlas), UsageAtlas