When Baton is worth it for Codex CLI
If you already like Codex CLI, Baton should feel like workflow infrastructure, not a replacement.
- Use it when you branch often and want each Codex task isolated in its own worktree.
- Use it when you review aggressively and need a faster way to inspect and trim generated changes.
- Use it when you run several tasks in parallel and want one place to track what is done versus what still needs intervention.
The ultimate GUI for Codex CLI
Useful if Codex CLI is already in your stack and the pain is no longer prompting, but coordination, isolation, and review.
Agent monitoring
Know when every Codex CLI session needs you
Status badges on every workspace card — done or errored. Glance at the sidebar instead of cycling through terminals. One-click notification setup for Codex CLI.
Worktree isolation
Every workspace is a separate branch
Each workspace is a real git worktree with its own branch. Codex CLI sessions stay isolated — no stashing, switching, or conflicts. Push branches and open PRs directly from the app.
Quick create
From idea to isolated workspace in seconds
Describe what you want to build — Baton generates the branch name, title, and description. Launch Codex CLI with your preferred flags. Open the dialog from anywhere with a global shortcut.
Diff viewer
Review every change before opening a PR
Monaco-powered diff viewer with split and unified modes. Roll back individual files, follow Codex CLI's changes live, or compare against any branch.
Ready to unleash Codex?
Free to use. Mac, Windows, and Linux.