Cmd. /pets
Choose or hide an ambient terminal pet in the Codex TUI.
Key takeaways
- Choose or hide an ambient terminal pet in the Codex TUI.
- Check the input surface and availability before using the examples below.
Purpose
Choose or hide an ambient terminal pet in the Codex TUI.
/pets [off]Availability
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Input surface | Running CLI prompt |
| Kind | Built-in |
| Status | Current reference |
| Aliases | /pet |
| Documented minimum | Not specified |
| Reviewed against | 2026-09-22 · Codex CLI 0.155.1 |
The installed command menu and account or organization settings determine availability.
Examples
/pets
/pets offWhen to use it
- Run
/petsto choose a built-in or compatible custom pet. - Run
/pets offbefore screen-sharing or in a constrained terminal.
Choosing related commands
| Command | Difference | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
/pets | Chooses or hides an ambient terminal pet | You want to personalize the TUI |
/theme | Changes code and diff highlighting | You need better color contrast |
/statusline | Changes footer fields | You need different operational status data |
Effects and persistence
Selects a displayed pet or hides it with off.
/pets (/pet) opens the terminal pet picker or hides the pet with off.
Cautions
- Some terminals and execution environments may not display pets.
- Do not treat the animation as a reliable task-status signal.
- Prefer accessibility and screen-sharing requirements when setting a team default.
Official sources
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