OpenAI's Programming Tool Codex Launches Pet Mode; Cyber Desktop Pet Shows Work Status

OpenAI's programming tool Codex has recently launched a pet mode, allowing users to keep a 'cyber desktop pet' on their computer screens. This optional feature can be enabled via the 'Appearance → Pet' section in settings (to choose built-in or custom pets) or by entering the /pet command quickly.

Notably, the pet can display Codex's real-time work status—like running, waiting for input, or ready for review—so users don't need to open Codex to check progress. To create a pet, users can also install the relevant skill using the $skill-installer hatch-pet command.