Public product pages, repositories, and package pages checked 2026-07-31. “Not found” means the reviewed public material did not document that capability.
| Dimension | Agent Island | CodexBar |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Live coding-session state and your-turn handoff | Provider usage and quota visibility |
| Platforms | macOS 13+ and Windows 10/11 | macOS |
| Surface | Menu bar / notch on macOS; floating bar on Windows | macOS menu bar |
| Provider scope | Claude Code and Codex | Broad multi-provider coverage |
| Live session state | Working, your turn, and stalled evidence | Not found in the reviewed public documentation |
| Alerts | Foreground your-turn alarm | Usage and quota notifications documented |
| Usage | Provider windows plus local activity surfaces with explicit limits | Provider usage and reset visibility |
| Install | Own Homebrew tap, WinGet, Scoop, GitHub releases | Official Homebrew cask and GitHub releases |
| Source | MIT-licensed public repository | MIT-licensed public repository |
Choose by the problem you need to solve
Choose Agent Island when the key question is whether a specific Claude Code or Codex session is working, waiting for you, or stalled, including on Windows. Choose CodexBar when broad provider coverage and compact macOS quota visibility are the main requirements.
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