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.

Baton notification badges on workspace cards showing agent status
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.

Baton workspace overview with project sidebar and workspace cards
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.

Baton new workspace dialog with task description, auto-generated branch name, and accept edits toggle
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.

Baton diff viewer showing side-by-side code changes

Ready to unleash Codex?

Free to use. Mac, Windows, and Linux.

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