Codex Adds "Pet" Thread Management
gabrielchua · x · 2026-07-18
A Pets feature has popped up in OpenAI's Codex interface.
Screenshots indicate that these "pets" are used to manage threads and surface items that need attention. Available options include different characters like Mapo, Codex, Dewey, and Fireball. Overall, it seems to be a slightly playful product or internal demo, but at its core, it functions as a task reminder and organization tool within the coding workflow.
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