Gaebabi · Nov 1, 2026 · Nov 1, 2026 · Nov 1, 2026 · Nov 1, 2026 · Nov 1, 2026
diff --git a/Directory.Build.props b/Directory.Build.props
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <Project>
   <PropertyGroup>
-    <Version>1.43.3</Version>
+    <Version>1.44.0</Version>
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(SelfContained)' == 'true'">
     <RuntimeFrameworkVersion>10.0.13</RuntimeFrameworkVersion>

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -3,18 +3,20 @@
 
 **A desktop account switcher and quota dashboard for OpenAI Codex.** See your accounts together, choose the next one, and recover an interrupted handoff. Optional quota-based switching starts **Off**.
 
-Windows · macOS15+ · Linux preview · MIT open source · **1.43.3**
+Windows · macOS15+ · Linux preview · MIT open source · **1.44.0**
 
 [English](README.md) / [한국어](docs/README.ko.md) / [日本語](docs/README.ja.md) / [简体中文](docs/README.zh-CN.md)
 
-[Download](#download) · [Get started](#get-started) · [What's new](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.43.3)
+[Download](#download) · [Get started](#get-started) · [What's new](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.44.0)
 
-<p align="center"><img src="docs/media/discovery/en-dark-demo.png" width="500" height="400" alt="Codex Switch UI demo with account quota cards, CPU and memory and GPU usage percentages, and two storage devices" /></p>
+<p align="center"><img src="docs/evidence/home-simplification/native-after-windows.png" width="500" height="350" alt="Codex Switch1.44.0 with quota tanks and one Settings gear" /></p>
 
-Windows UI demo with simulated account and system data. [Demo sources](docs/media/discovery/README.md) / [native verification](docs/evidence/account-automation/README.md). Credentials stay in a local encrypted vault; **switching restarts Codex**. Independent project, not affiliated with OpenAI.
+Actual Windows app with fictional account inputs. [Native screenshots and source verification](docs/evidence/home-simplification/README.md). Credentials stay in a local encrypted vault; **switching restarts Codex**. Independent project, not affiliated with OpenAI.
 
 **Find it useful?** Star this repository or share it with another Codex user.
 
+Release1.44.0 keeps the quota tanks and direct account switching while gathering models, automatic switching, restart, language and appearance in one Settings gear. Image-heavy chats also gain corrected built-in image routes and bounded concurrent request handling. [What's changed and compatibility](docs/development/RELEASE_1_44_0.md).
+
 Release1.42.2 adds account-specific browser sign-in from warnings, default-Off quota-based account switching, optimal/custom priority, durable reopening/recovery, labeled subscription dates and official Pro 100/200/500 tiers. [Behavior and verification scope](docs/development/ACCOUNT_AUTOMATION.md) / [release gates](docs/development/RELEASE_1_42_2.md).
 
 Release1.42.3 recovers Windows usage refresh after Codex replaces its executable, without restarting Switch. Valid paths stay cached; installation gaps keep an explicit warning and requests are never replayed. [Recovery and verification](docs/development/RELEASE_1_42_3.md).
@@ -41,25 +43,25 @@ Complete packages include the .NET runtime; no source build or .NET installation
 
 | Platform | Download |
 | --- | --- |
-| Windows x64 | [ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-win-x64.zip) |
-| macOS15+ Apple Silicon | [ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-osx-arm64.zip) |
-| macOS15+ Intel | [ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-osx-x64.zip) |
-| Linux x64 **preview** | [DEB](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-preview-linux-x64.deb) / [RPM](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-preview-linux-x64.rpm) / [tar.gz](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-preview-linux-x64.tar.gz) |
-| Linux ARM64 **preview** | [DEB](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-preview-linux-arm64.deb) / [RPM](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-preview-linux-arm64.rpm) / [tar.gz](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-preview-linux-arm64.tar.gz) |
+| Windows x64 | [ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-win-x64.zip) |
+| macOS15+ Apple Silicon | [ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-osx-arm64.zip) |
+| macOS15+ Intel | [ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-osx-x64.zip) |
+| Linux x64 **preview** | [DEB](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-preview-linux-x64.deb) / [RPM](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-preview-linux-x64.rpm) / [tar.gz](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-preview-linux-x64.tar.gz) |
+| Linux ARM64 **preview** | [DEB](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-preview-linux-arm64.deb) / [RPM](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-preview-linux-arm64.rpm) / [tar.gz](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-preview-linux-arm64.tar.gz) |
 
-[Release notes and SHA256 checksums](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.43.3). Windows/Linux packages are unsigned. Mac bundles are ad-hoc signed and **not Apple-notarized**; follow [Mac setup](docs/MACOS.md).
+[Release notes and SHA256 checksums](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.44.0). Windows/Linux packages are unsigned. Mac bundles are ad-hoc signed and **not Apple-notarized**; follow [Mac setup](docs/MACOS.md).
 
 Linux is an integration preview. Native storage, installed UI and package tests are distinct from supported account handoff and full desktop acceptance. Desktop integration requires approved OpenAI Linux client26.1007.71326, an existing file credential policy and X11/XWayland; newer clients require review. CLI-only mode needs an explicit executable checksum and does not resume desktop chats. [Requirements and limits](docs/development/LINUX.md) / [Linux installation](docs/development/LINUX_PACKAGES.md)
 
 Warning icons retain full hover details; activate one to sign in again for the selected account. [Actual application evidence](docs/evidence/account-automation/README.md).
 
-**Linux1.43.3 downloads include terminal account switching and saved CLI-session resumption, introduced in source1.41.0.** `CodexSwitch cli` manages the existing encrypted accounts without DISPLAY; `cli switch <account> --resume <CLI-session-UUID>` combines manual switching and official CLI resumption. `--continue` explicitly submits a follow-up; `--exec --continue` selects noninteractive continuation. A verified native CLI and an unlocked supported Secret Service are required. Real two-account contextual CLI resumption is verified on Linux x64; native ARM64/offline tests and full desktop acceptance have separate scopes. [Commands, actual screenshots and exact verification limits](docs/development/LINUX_TERMINAL.md).
+**Linux1.44.0 downloads include terminal account switching and saved CLI-session resumption, introduced in source1.41.0.** `CodexSwitch cli` manages the existing encrypted accounts without DISPLAY; `cli switch <account> --resume <CLI-session-UUID>` combines manual switching and official CLI resumption. `--continue` explicitly submits a follow-up; `--exec --continue` selects noninteractive continuation. A verified native CLI and an unlocked supported Secret Service are required. Real two-account contextual CLI resumption is verified on Linux x64; native ARM64/offline tests and full desktop acceptance have separate scopes. [Commands, actual screenshots and exact verification limits](docs/development/LINUX_TERMINAL.md).
 
 ## Get started
 
 1. Windows: run `CodexSwitch.exe`. Mac: run `Install.command`, then open the installed **Codex Switch.app**. Linux: install a complete preview package and configure a supported Secret Service provider. [Installation](docs/INSTALL.md)
-2. Select **+** for official browser sign-in. If the previous account is automatically selected, use a separate browser profile/private window for the next login. On Windows, right-click **↻** to import the current Codex login.
-3. Compare the cards and select **Switch**. **Account auto-switch is Off by default; enable it explicitly in its toolbar menu.** On Linux, use the app's **Start Codex** action before working.
+2. Select **+** for official browser sign-in. If the previous account is automatically selected, use a separate browser profile/private window for the next login. **Settings > Import current account** imports the current Codex login.
+3. Compare the cards and select **Switch**. **Account auto-switch is Off by default; enable it explicitly in Settings.** On Linux, use **Settings > Start Codex** before working.
 
 ## Features
 

diff --git a/docs/MODEL_PROVIDERS.md b/docs/MODEL_PROVIDERS.md
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ Keep eligible OpenAI models and custom Responses models in the existing Codex mo
 
 ## Set up a provider
 
-1. Open Models in the Windows toolbar, or Model providers in the shared desktop settings menu.
+1. In1.44.0, open Model providers in the titlebar Settings gear. Older1.43.3 Windows packages use Models in the toolbar.
 2. Select Add a provider, enter a display name, API base URL and API key, then choose Discover and save.
 3. If the provider has a large catalog, enter the model IDs to include, one per line. Leave this field empty to discover all models within the supported bounds.
-4. Choose Connect Codex, then use Restart Codex on the main window when ready. Connecting prepares settings; the separate restart action normally closes and reopens Codex and resumes eligible unfinished chats with the same login.
+4. Choose Connect Codex, then use Restart Codex in Settings when ready (on the main window in older1.43.3). Connecting prepares settings; the separate restart action normally closes and reopens Codex and resumes eligible unfinished chats with the same login.
 5. Keep Switch running, including in its tray. Choose OpenAI or a custom model inside each Codex chat. Model-list refresh can take a few minutes after registering models.
 
 Select an existing provider to edit it. An empty key field retains its saved key; changing the destination URL requires a replacement key. Keys remain masked in the editor and encrypted in the separate local model-providers.vault file. The account vault and original OpenAI login are preserved.

diff --git a/docs/README.ja.md b/docs/README.ja.md
@@ -3,15 +3,17 @@
 
 **OpenAI Codexのアカウント切替と使用量を一画面で管理するデスクトップアプリです。** 各アカウントの残量を比較して次のアカウントを選択し、中断した切替は保存された記録から復旧できます。任意の残量基準による自動切替は初期状態で**オフ**です。
 
-Windows · macOS15以降 · Linuxプレビュー · MITオープンソース · **1.43.3**
+Windows · macOS15以降 · Linuxプレビュー · MITオープンソース · **1.44.0**
 
 [English](../README.md) / [한국어](README.ko.md) / 日本語 / [简体中文](README.zh-CN.md)
 
-[ダウンロード](#ダウンロード) · [使い始める](INSTALL.md) · [更新内容](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.43.3)
+[ダウンロード](#ダウンロード) · [使い始める](INSTALL.md) · [更新内容](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.44.0)
 
-<p align="center"><img src="media/discovery/en-dark-demo.png" width="500" height="400" alt="アカウント残量、CPU・メモリ・GPU使用率と2台のストレージを表示するCodex Switch英語UIデモ" /></p>
+1.44.0では残量タンクと直接のアカウント切替を保ち、モデル、自動切替、再起動、言語と外観を一つの設定メニューにまとめました。画像の多い会話の中継と同時リクエスト処理も改善しています。[変更内容と互換性](development/RELEASE_1_44_0.md)。
 
-アカウントとシステム情報を模擬入力したWindows英語UIデモです。[デモの出典](media/discovery/README.md) / [ネイティブ検証](evidence/account-automation/README.md)。認証情報はローカルで暗号化保存され、**アカウント切替時にCodexが再起動します。** OpenAIとは提携していない独立プロジェクトです。
+<p align="center"><img src="evidence/home-simplification/native-after-windows.png" width="500" height="350" alt="残量タンクと一つの設定メニューを備えたCodex Switch1.44.0" /></p>
+
+架空のアカウントで検証した実際のWindowsアプリ画面です。[元の画面とソース検証](evidence/home-simplification/README.md)。認証情報はローカルで暗号化保存され、**アカウント切替時にCodexが再起動します。** OpenAIとは提携していない独立プロジェクトです。
 
 **役に立ったら、このリポジトリにStarを付けたり、他のCodexユーザーに紹介してください。**
 
@@ -37,9 +39,9 @@ Windows · macOS15以降 · Linuxプレビュー · MITオープンソース ·
 
 ## ダウンロード
 
-- [Windows x64 ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-win-x64.zip)
-- macOS15以降：[Apple Silicon ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-osx-arm64.zip) / [Intel ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.43.3/CodexSwitch-v1.43.3-osx-x64.zip)
-- Linux **プレビュー** x64・ARM64：[DEB・RPM・tar.gzとSHA256](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.43.3)
+- [Windows x64 ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-win-x64.zip)
+- macOS15以降：[Apple Silicon ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-osx-arm64.zip) / [Intel ZIP](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/download/v1.44.0/CodexSwitch-v1.44.0-osx-x64.zip)
+- Linux **プレビュー** x64・ARM64：[DEB・RPM・tar.gzとSHA256](https://github.com/Gaebabi/codex-switch/releases/tag/v1.44.0)
 
 .NETを同梱しており、ビルドやランタイムのインストールは不要です。フォルダー・アプリ全体を保持してください。Windows/Linuxは未署名、Macはアドホック署名で**Apple未公証**です。[インストール](INSTALL.md) / [Mac初回起動](MACOS.md)
 
@@ -49,11 +51,11 @@ Linuxは統合プレビューです。キーストア・インストール済み
 
 警告にホバーすると原因を表示し、押すと対象アカウントでブラウザーに再ログインできます。[実際のアプリ検証](evidence/account-automation/README.md)。
 
-**Linux1.43.3の配布物には、ソース1.41.0で追加した端末のアカウント切り替えと保存済みCLIセッションの再開が含まれます。** `CodexSwitch cli`で画面サーバーなしに既存の暗号化アカウントを管理し、`cli switch <account> --resume <CLI-session-UUID>`で手動切り替えと公式CLIの再開を実行します。`--continue`は追加メッセージ送信を明示し、`--exec --continue`は非対話実行です。検証済みのネイティブCLI・チェックサムと、ロック解除済みの対応Secret Serviceが必要です。Linux x64で実際の2アカウント切り替え後に元の文脈を保持したCLI再開を確認しました。ARM64・オフライン検証と完全なデスクトップ対応は別の範囲です。[コマンド・実際の画像・検証範囲](development/LINUX_TERMINAL.md)。
+**Linux1.44.0の配布物には、ソース1.41.0で追加した端末のアカウント切り替えと保存済みCLIセッションの再開が含まれます。** `CodexSwitch cli`で画面サーバーなしに既存の暗号化アカウントを管理し、`cli switch <account> --resume <CLI-session-UUID>`で手動切り替えと公式CLIの再開を実行します。`--continue`は追加メッセージ送信を明示し、`--exec --continue`は非対話実行です。検証済みのネイティブCLI・チェックサムと、ロック解除済みの対応Secret Serviceが必要です。Linux x64で実際の2アカウント切り替え後に元の文脈を保持したCLI再開を確認しました。ARM64・オフライン検証と完全なデスクトップ対応は別の範囲です。[コマンド・実際の画像・検証範囲](development/LINUX_TERMINAL.md)。
 
 1. Windowsは`CodexSwitch.exe`、Macは`Install.command`でインストールした**Codex Switch.app**を開きます。Linuxは完全なプレビューパッケージと対応するSecret Serviceが必要です。
-2. **+**で公式ブラウザー画面から各アカウントをログインします。以前のアカウントが自動選択される場合は、別のブラウザープロファイル・プライベートウィンドウを使います。Windowsは**↻**の右クリックで現在のログインを取り込めます。
-3. 残量を比較して**Switch**を押します。**アカウント自動切替は初期状態オフで、上部メニューから有効にできます。** Linuxでは作業前に本アプリの**Start Codex**を使います。
+2. **+**で公式ブラウザー画面から各アカウントをログインします。以前のアカウントが自動選択される場合は、別のブラウザープロファイル・プライベートウィンドウを使います。**設定 > 現在のアカウントを取り込む**で現在のログインを取り込めます。
+3. 残量を比較して**Switch**を押します。**アカウント自動切替は初期状態オフで、設定から有効にできます。** Linuxでは作業前に**設定 > Start Codex**を使います。
 
 - 日付付きチャット名を保存・検証してログインをバックアップし、Codexを正常終了します。同じチャットID・フォルダー・モデル・権限を開いて、再開可能な未完了の待機中チャットに**Continueを一度だけ**送り、自動再開します。実行中・完了済みの作業は重複実行しません。
 - 暗号化された進行状況を**Resume chats**で再開できます。送信結果が不明なら自動再送せず、名前保存・正常終了の失敗時はログイン変更を停止します。Windowsでは子プロセス終了を待ち、一度のSwitchで処理を進めます。[切り替えの詳細](SWITCHING.md)