Coming soonGitHub Copilot MCP
VS Code
VS Code support is planned for a future OpenPets integration guide.
Coming soonFree open-source desktop pets for your computer
Install animated desktop pets, browse a growing virtual pet gallery, keep everything local-first, connect optional coding-tool integrations, and extend behavior with a sandboxed Plugin SDK v3.
Other builds:
- Free forever
- Open source
- One-command install
Turn a photo or an idea into an animated desktop pet with Pet Studio.
New in OpenPets 4.1
Pets with a wardrobe
Pajamas at night, a weekend look, pumpkins in October. A pet with outfits changes on its own schedule, and you can change it anytime.
Saturday 20:00 Wearing Weekend
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
The schedule
- Dec 15 – Jan 2: Winter Holidays
- Oct 24 – Nov 1: Halloween
- 22:00 – 07:00: Pajamas
- Weekends: Weekend
- Jun 21 – Aug 31: Summer
Checked from the top; the first rule that matches wins.
Following the schedule
On a schedule
Times, weekdays, and dates through the year, set by the creator.
Your choice
Right-click a pet → Outfit, or edit the schedule in Control Center.
Make your own
Pet Studio draws outfits of your pet, with every animation.
New in v4
Your pet can talk back now
OpenPets v4 adds an AI assistant you can chat or talk with, a calm corner for stressful moments, and a few new ways your pet helps through the day.
Type or talk
Chat with the keyboard, or press Talk and say it out loud.
Suggested prompts
Not sure what to ask? Tap a prompt to get going.
Real actions
It sets reminders and starts focus sessions for you, not just answers.
Compact chat bar
Shrink the chat to a slim bar that stays out of your way.
Anxiety Aid Tools Official pluginA calm corner on your desktop
When things feel like too much, your pet walks you through a short exercise. Pick one, follow along, and close it when you're done.
The Control Center
Everything your companion does, in one window
OpenPets ships with a full control center - watch live activity, fine-tune how your pet behaves, add plugins, and manage your whole shelf of companions.
Dashboard
Your companion command center
See your active pet, total speech bubbles, animations triggered, and which companions are working hardest - all at a glance.
Reaction Mapping
Tune how your companion behaves
Choose which animation plays for every reaction - idle, working, waiting, and more - so your pet moves and feels exactly the way you want.
Pet Library
A whole shelf of companions
Install, import, and preview hundreds of animated pets, then set your default with a single click.
Plugins
Give your companion new tricks
Add playful extras like fortune cookies, mood check-ins, focus timers, and gentle reminders - little touches that make your pet feel alive and keep you company through the day.
Integrations
Plug into the tools you already use
Connect Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, and more in one step, and your companion comes to life right alongside them.
Plugin SDK v3
Supercharge Your Companion
Customize your pet's behavior with safe, sandboxed JavaScript plugins. Run focus timers, break reminders, mood check-ins, custom commands, and more.
Anxiety Aid Tools
Calm practices around your pet: breathing, muscle relaxation, grounding, guided meditation, visualization, and relaxing sounds. The OpenPets companion of https://anxietyaidtools.com/.
Calendar Airmail
Send Google Calendar event reminders by airmail with a chosen courier.
Morning & Evening Routine
Gentle daily check-ins to start and close your day with your pet.
Focus Buddy
A pet Pomodoro-style focus timer that helps you focus, then nudges you to take breaks.
Daily Fortune Cookie
A cozy daily note from a little fortune cookie.
Launch Buddy
A friendly startup greeting with gentle timing, reactions, and optional sound.
Magic 8-Ball
Ask a lighthearted question and get a warm, playful answer from your pet.
Mood Check-in
A gentle once-a-day pet check-in for noticing how you feel.
Quick Reminders
Set short local reminders from the pet menu, delivered with sound and a sticky alert bubble you can snooze.
Simple Timer
A one-shot countdown timer with a pet HUD, pause controls, and an expiry alert.
System Resources
Show live CPU and RAM meters, plus optional GPU and Disk metrics, on your pet.
Virtual Pet
Care for a little desktop companion and watch your bond grow through gentle everyday interactions.
Water Reminder
A gentle pet nudge to take a water break.
Plays Nice With
Plug Into Your Stack
Drop-in pets for the coding tools you already use. One command, instant companion.
Coming soonComing soon
MCP config
Windsurf
Windsurf support is planned for a future OpenPets integration guide.
Coming soon
Coming soonMCP + rules
Zed
Zed support is planned for a future OpenPets integration guide.
Coming soonPet Gallery
Adopt Your Desktop Companion
1312 companions ready to roam your dock. Hover any sprite to wake it up.Tap to meet them.
New Release
Back to School Pack
- fresh stationery, study, and desk buddies ready for class.
Drawn In House
OpenPets Originals
- characters made by the OpenPets crew.
Hand Picked
Featured Pets
- curated companions we're spotlighting right now.
Pixel West
Western Pets
- community-made pets in a western pixel-art style.
Pixel East
Asian Pets
- community-made pets in an asian pixel-art style.
Browse all 1312 pets
Pet Studio
Hatch your own pet
Can't find the one you want? Turn a photo of your pet, a toy, a drawing, or just an idea into an animated companion.
- 01
Describe it
Add a photo or describe a creature in a few words.
- 02
Choose a look
Studio draws a few looks. Pick the one you love before anything is animated.
- 03
Take it home
Studio animates every move. Add it to OpenPets with one click.
Sign in with Google or email. Credits are only spent when Studio draws.
Creators & influencers
Your mascot, alive on your fans' desktops
We build custom pets and custom plugins for streamers, VTubers and communities, free for creators with an audience. Fans install with one command and your character reacts to their coding sessions.
- Custom pet
- Custom plugin
- Co-announced launch
Desktop pet FAQ
Questions about OpenPets desktop pets
What is a desktop pet?
A desktop pet is a small animated companion that lives on your computer screen. OpenPets lets you install, preview, and customize desktop pets from a shared gallery.
Is OpenPets free?
Yes. OpenPets is free, open source, and MIT licensed. You can download the app, browse pets, and create your own pet packs.
Can I add custom desktop pets?
Yes. Pet Studio turns a photo or an idea into your own animated pet, ready to add to OpenPets. You can also draw one by hand with the open pet format.
Does OpenPets support plugins?
Yes. OpenPets includes a sandboxed Plugin SDK for reminders, focus timers, mood check-ins, virtual pet behavior, custom actions, and approved integrations.
Does OpenPets work with coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor?
OpenPets can connect to tools like Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, and MCP-compatible assistants, so your desktop pet can react while your coding agent works.
Is OpenPets privacy-friendly?
OpenPets is local-first. Plugins run in a sandbox and must declare permissions; they do not get file-system access or coding-agent context by default.