# Cua's open-source alternative to Codex Computer History, encrypted locally

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Cua's open-source alternative to Codex Computer History, encrypted locally |
| Switching from | Codex Computer History |
| Category | Other software |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 1 |
| Comments | 0 |
| Posted | 2026-08-18 |
| Linked site | https://github.com/trycua/cua/blob/main/libs/cua-driver/docs/computer-history-preview.md |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (Codex Computer History).

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