I think I just vibe coded Lil Finder Guy onto my Mac
OpenAI has updated its Codex app for Mac with a new playful feature called /pet, allowing users to create and interact with virtual pets like Lil Finder Guy. These animated companions appear over the Dock and provide updates on Codex's background activity. While primarily for fun, the feature may encourage more users to explore Codex's broader capabilities.
- ▪OpenAI updated Codex with a new /pet feature that lets users display or create virtual pets.
- ▪The pets, such as Lil Finder Guy, appear over the Mac Dock and communicate Codex's background tasks.
- ▪The feature is designed to be lighthearted, inspired by Tamagotchi-style companions and Dynamic Island notifications.
- ▪Users can customize their own pets and interact with them through text prompts in the app.
- ▪The update coincides with broader enhancements to Codex and OpenAI's push into AI-powered productivity tools.
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