Open Source · Observability
ThinkWatch Lite
Local gateway for Claude Code, Codex and other AI clients on macOS, Windows and Linux: switch upstreams without touching clients, keep API keys from relays, cut off malicious tool
Our verdict
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About ThinkWatch Lite
ThinkWatch Lite is a local gateway for AI coding clients such as Claude Code and Codex. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, letting developers switch upstream providers without reconfiguring clients, keep API keys away from relays, block malicious tool calls, and trace every request. Written in TypeScript, it is a community-maintained observability tool.
Best for
Developers using Claude Code or Codex who want local control over upstreams and request visibility.
Use cases
- Switch between upstream AI providers without editing client configs
- Protect API keys from third-party relay services
- Block dangerous tool calls and trace request activity
Notes
1,054 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-05. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Cross-platform local gateway
- Keeps API keys local and out of relays
- Provides request tracing and tool-call blocking
Cons
- Requires running and maintaining a local service
- Community project with limited support
- Adds a configuration layer for AI clients
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 2026.10.28 (released 23 Oct 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 721
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.9
- Open issues
- 3
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 66
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Stars and usage
How ThinkWatch Lite is growing
1,054 to 721
Health and security
Is ThinkWatch Lite looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 66 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.9 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 2026.10.28
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