OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app

Key points

• 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.
• Users can type "/pet" in to the Codex app to summon or dismiss the companion.