AnalysisAugust 27, 2026
OpenAI building 'Subscription sharing' for AI apps

Code in the Codex desktop client reveals a dormant allowance system internally called ChatPass, letting apps consume separately metered portions of a user's subscription. The client fetches usage via GET /wham/usage and displays renewable usage meters with five-hour, daily, and weekly windows.
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