Imagine having a tiny digital companion sitting beside your code editor, reacting whenever Codex thinks, processes code, or completes a task. With Codex's custom pet feature, you can create your own unique coding buddy in just a few steps.

Step 1: Download the Codex Desktop App

Visit codex.openai.com and download the Codex Desktop App. The custom pet feature is available in the desktop application, not the web version.

Step 2: Install the Pet Skill

Open the Codex chat and run the following command: