Cursor vs Codex Quota Overlay

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Cursor

Paid

Cursor is an AI-enhanced code editor that boosts productivity with features like smart code completion, natural language editing, and real-time team collaboration.

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Codex Quota Overlay

Free

An MIT-licensed desktop overlay that displays locally readable Codex quota and reset-time status for developers without uploading tokens or source code.

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Feature	Cursor	Codex Quota Overlay
Pricing	Paid	Free
Category	Code Tools	Code Tools
Key Features	—	•Foreground-only transparent overlay for quota and reset-time visibility •Uses documented local App Server methods without collecting passwords or tokens •MIT-licensed open-source Windows and macOS project
Use Cases	—	✓Codex developers checking quota before long coding sessions ✓Local-first status monitoring on a Windows or macOS desktop ✓A small non-invasive status companion for developer workflows

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