CODEX PETS · OPEN-SOURCE PIXEL PETS

Codex /pet Command

How to use pets in Codex: wake a pet with the /pet command, change your pet, add a pet, and enable the pet feature.

How to use the /pet command

In the Codex desktop app, run /pet (or Cmd/Ctrl+K → Wake Pet) to summon your current pet.

How to change your Codex pet

Open Settings → Appearance → Pets and pick a different pet. Add more by downloading from the gallery.

How to attach / install a pet

Put the pet folder under ~/.codex/pets/<name>/ (spritesheet.webp + pet.json), restart Codex, then select it in Settings.

How to enable the pet feature

Pets are part of the Codex desktop app: wake one with /pet and enable/select it under Settings → Appearance → Pets.

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