OpenAI Adds "Pet" Feature to Codex

·2026.05.08 13:26

Key point

OpenAI Codex has added a desktop pet feature that visualizes agent status.

In early May 2026, OpenAI Codex introduced a feature that shows the agent's status in the form of a small desktop pet.

This feature animates whether the agent is working, waiting, or done, allowing users to intuitively check the status.

Key features include:

Can always be displayed on screen as an Overlay
Feature activation via the /pet command
Users can create and apply their own custom characters using the hatch pet skill

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