Cmd. /pets · /pet
Choose or hide an ambient terminal pet in the Codex TUI.
Key takeaways
/pets [name|off]chooses or hides an ambient pet in supported terminals./petis an alias; running either command without arguments opens the picker.- The selection persists, and compatible custom pets may appear beside built-in choices.
- This is a visual preference only; it does not affect models, permissions, token use, or results.
Original Command Declaration
/pets [name|off]Official Summary
/pets (/pet) opens the terminal pet picker or persists a direct name or off choice.
Usage
/pets [name|off]Good Examples
- Run
/petsto choose a built-in or compatible custom pet. - Run
/pets offbefore screen-sharing or in a constrained terminal.
Similar 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 |
Use Cases
- Personalizing a local terminal.
- Confirming that a custom pet is installed.
- Removing decorative UI before screen-sharing.
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.
Release Basis
- Judgment: confirmed addition
- First evidence version:
rust-v0.131.0 - Date (UTC): 2026-05-18
- Release link: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.131.0
Sources
- Codex slash commands: https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/slash-commands
- Codex CLI 0.131.0: https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.131.0