OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app
- May 5
- 1 min read
ENGADGET — Vibe coding just got a whole lot more adorable. OpenAI introduced AI-generated pets to the Codex app, its agentic tool that helps with coding. These "optional animated companions" don't do any coding themselves, but serve as a floating overlay that can tell you what Codex is working on, notify you when Codex completes a task or whether it needs your input on something.
The new feature lets developers see Codex's active thread, without having to switch away from your current open app.
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