Context Harness – Local first context engine for AI tools
Local RAG without cloud: sync your codebase, search hybrid, feed Cursor via MCP.

Starts fast — run with npx, it prints a one-time password, and you’re looking at a browser replica of the Codex desktop UI. Cleverly small and pragmatic: port selection, optional password disabling, and tunnel-friendly design make it useful for local experimentation; however, printing credentials to stdout and offering a no-password mode are rough edges that deserve stronger defaults and clearer security guidance before wider use.
Developers, power users, and self-hosters running local Codex setups
The goal is simple: run Codex locally, access it from the browser, and optionally expose it externally via any tunnel. Remote access is password-protected so your local machine stays private.
Looking for feedback from others running local Codex setups
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