AgentMicro

AgentMicro is a local-first macOS menu-bar companion designed to help users supervise parallel Codex Desktop and CLI tasks. It provides a clear overview of task status, project details, elapsed time, and results directly from the macOS menu bar, allowing users to quickly access the corresponding Codex Desktop task with a single click. The problem AgentMicro addresses is the difficulty of tracking multiple concurrent AI tasks, especially when working with tools like Codex. Users often lose track of which tasks are running, which have completed, or which require their input, leading to decreased productivity and potential missed opportunities. AgentMicro aims to solve this by providing a centralized, at-a-glance view of task progress without introducing additional complexity or requiring users to navigate away from their current workflow. Key features include the surfacing of task state, project information, and elapsed time. The application uses five distinct visual states in the menu bar: blue for thinking, green for an unread result, orange for input needed, red for an error, and white for idle. This visual encoding allows users to quickly understand the status of their tasks without needing to open the Codex application itself. Furthermore, AgentMicro displays the project name associated with each task and the current turn's duration. It also includes a fast-mode badge, indicating specific operational states. The application is designed to be privacy-focused, observing local metadata only and never uploading prompts, responses, source code, or task history. AgentMicro offers an optional enhanced detection mode that requires Accessibility permissions. This mode provides more nuanced status updates but is strictly opt-in and does not perform any automated actions like clicking, typing, or approving tasks on behalf of the user. The base mode operates without Accessibility permissions, ensuring a higher level of privacy and security for users concerned about data access. The product's approach is local-first, meaning all processing and data observation happen directly on the user's macOS machine. This ensures that sensitive information, such as prompts and code, remains private and is not transmitted to any external servers. The menu bar interface is designed to be unobtrusive yet informative, providing essential status updates without adding unnecessary noise. The primary benefit for users is improved efficiency and reduced cognitive load when managing multiple AI tasks. By having immediate access to task status and the ability to jump directly to the relevant task, users can streamline their workflow, stay organized, and respond to task requirements more promptly. Concrete use cases for AgentMicro include developers managing multiple AI coding assistants, researchers running parallel data analysis tasks, or anyone using Codex for complex projects that involve numerous sequential or parallel steps. The menu bar provides a constant, low-friction way to monitor progress across all these activities. AgentMicro is free, open-source, and specifically designed for macOS users. It integrates with both Codex Desktop and CLI tasks. The application is developed by Andy and is available for download, with a focus on privacy and user control. In summary, AgentMicro is an essential tool for macOS users working with Codex, offering a privacy-conscious, menu-bar-based solution for real-time task supervision that enhances productivity and simplifies workflow management.