OpenAI introduced AI-generated pets to the Codex app as optional animated companions on Windows and macOS. [1]
The pets do not write code. They sit as a floating overlay that can show what Codex is working on, tell users when a task is done, or signal when input is needed. [1]
Users can type /pet in the app to summon or dismiss the companion. [1] OpenAI said the app includes 8 built-in pets, and users can create their own with the /hatch command. [1]
OpenAI is also offering 30 days of ChatGPT Pro for 10 of its favorite generated companions for a limited time. [1] The pets are available now in the Windows and macOS versions of Codex. [1]