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OpenAI Adds ‘Codex Pets’, Cute On‑Screen Companions For Real‑Time Coding Updates

by rrollins, May 5, 2026

OpenAI has introduced Codex Pets, a playful new feature that adds cute animated on‑screen companions to the Codex app. These pixel‑style pets float above your windows and act as real‑time status indicators, alerting you when Codex needs input or finishes a task. Users can choose from eight default designs or create their own by uploading images with the /hatch command. The pets can be summoned or hidden through simple controls, and the update arrives alongside other quality‑of‑life improvements for developers. By turning routine updates into something visual and fun, OpenAI makes long coding sessions feel a little less clinical.
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