Oxotl FAQ

What is Oxotl?

Oxotl is a native macOS UI for existing Codex installs, such as the Codex app or Codex from Homebrew. It runs Codex under the hood and presents your Codex sessions in a focused native app.

Why use it instead of only the Codex app or CLI?

Use Oxotl when Codex work starts turning into stale terminal sessions, competing agent threads, or a stack of worktrees to reconcile. It keeps active, finished, idle, and waiting sessions visible in one compact place, so it is easier to remember what is running and jump back in.

It is built to make parallel Codex work feel cleaner: create worktree sessions, review diffs, test changes, rebase, and merge without turning branch cleanup into a separate chore.

How private is it?

Oxotl does not collect your Codex data. It does not send us your prompts, code, repositories, diffs, commits, terminal output, Codex sessions, or local app metadata.

App data stays on your Mac. The main Oxotl app is sandboxed without internet access. A separate helper checks licenses with Lemon Squeezy, and Sparkle's update service can check for and download app updates.

Codex still runs underneath Oxotl and can do whatever your Codex setup is allowed to do, including networked developer workflows you approve.

How does it use Codex?

Oxotl looks for supported Codex installs in standard locations, lets you choose a Codex executable if needed, and reads local Codex session state so it can show your active work.

It can follow sessions created by the Codex app or CLI, or create and manage Codex sessions from Oxotl. Codex still does the model work; Oxotl provides the native UI around session state, quick replies, worktrees, diffs, and merging.

Can I try it before buying?

Yes. You can run up to 3 Codex sessions at once for free. A paid license unlocks unlimited sessions.

Does it replace Codex?

It can replace a lot of day-to-day interaction with the Codex app or CLI, but it does not replace the underlying codex tool, your Codex login, your repositories, or your model provider. Oxotl runs Codex under the hood.

Where do I get help?

Email support@oxotl.com for support or purchase questions.