Win-CodexBar is a Windows-native desktop app for viewing AI coding-tool usage stats from a small Tauri shell.
Publisher’s description
What is Win-CodexBar?
Win-CodexBar by CodexBar Contributors is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.70.0, released on October 3, 2026. The version history goes back to April 29, 2026: 51 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nesszer/Win-CodexBar) has 1,175 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Show usage stats for OpenAI Codex and Claude Code, without having to login. But for Window-Native”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Win-CodexBar is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Win-CodexBar safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F7ABCD53106E9FDFE7E49BC47FBBF33057A98C710B47B5C77ABE36D5D0C7D800· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 51 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.70.0Latest | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.56.8 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.54.0 | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.53.0 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.48.0 | August 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.47.0 | August 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.46.0 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.45.3 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Finesssee.Win-CodexBar -escoop install extras/win-codexbarCodexBar-0.70.0-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CodexBar Contributors
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nesszer/Win-CodexBar
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.70.0
- Released
- October 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 51
- GitHub stars
- 1,175
- GitHub forks
- 153
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Finesssee.Win-CodexBar
- Scoop package
- extras/win-codexbar
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Frequently asked questions
Is Win-CodexBar free?
Yes. Win-CodexBar is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Win-CodexBar safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Win-CodexBar with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Win-CodexBar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Win-CodexBar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Win-CodexBar?
The versions page lists all 51 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 29, 2026.
Can I use Win-CodexBar without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Win-CodexBar?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
