Install & restore

Run only the engine you reviewed.

CodexSkin makes a data recipe. The open-source Codex Dream Skin repository provides the separate platform scripts that apply, verify, and restore a theme locally.

macOS

Dream Skin Studio workflow

  1. ReviewRead the repository README, MIT license, notices, and platform scripts.
  2. InstallUse the double-click installer from the macOS folder after closing Codex.
  3. CustomizeLoad your exported theme image and color recipe from the local workflow.
  4. VerifyUse the bundled verification launcher and inspect Home and Task views.
  5. RestoreKeep the Restore launcher available before experimenting.
Windows

PowerShell workflow

  1. ReviewInspect the PowerShell scripts, injector, and UTF-8 configuration safeguards.
  2. InstallRun the install script from a local source checkout.
  3. StartLaunch the themed Codex session through the provided start script.
  4. VerifyRun the verification script and confirm the process and port identity.
  5. RestoreUse the restore script to remove the theme and recover the saved appearance config.

Before you run anything

  • CDP must bind only to 127.0.0.1.
  • Official app binaries and signatures must remain untouched.
  • API keys and provider settings must stay independent.
  • A recoverable configuration backup must exist.