Skip to content
Back to the index

catai

PyPIOther entertainment & media

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and PyPI and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

CATAI-Linux is an open-source virtual desktop pet application for Linux, featuring pixel art cats that roam your screen and interact with users via AI-powered chat. It supports Wayland and integrates with AI models like Claude and Ollama for natural conversations. Ideal for users seeking fun and interactive desktop companions.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITCLILinux
Visit PyPI
1star
5features
2026since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Adding interactive, AI-powered virtual pets to the Linux desktop for entertainment and engagement.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Linux desktop users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli, linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: pypi.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

catai sits in PulseGate's Other entertainment & media category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on adding interactive, AI-powered virtual pets to the Linux desktop for entertainment and engagement. Inferred · not functionally tested: catai is an open-source project aimed at linux desktop users. Basis unknown · not verified: catai is open source under the MIT license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line and Linux.

Gheop builds and maintains catai, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 267 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include desktop pet, pixel art cats, and AI chat.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Desktop pet
  • Pixel art cats
  • AI chat
  • Linux support
  • Wayland compatible

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
desktop-petai-chatpixel-art-cats
AI capabilities
Text
Inference: LocalWeights: Open

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

AI providers
anthropiclocal_oss
Runs on
CLILinux

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 1Active maintenance

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Nothing recorded for this listing in this window.

Frequently asked questions about catai

What is catai?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Catai focuses on adding interactive, AI-powered virtual pets to the Linux desktop for entertainment and engagement. It is catalogued under Other entertainment & media on PulseGate.
Who should use catai?
Inferred · not functionally tested: catai is an open-source project built for linux desktop users.
Is catai free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — catai is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does catai run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: catai runs on the command line and Linux.
Is catai still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 267 commits in the last 90 days.
Who develops catai?
catai is developed by Gheop.
When did catai launch?
catai first shipped in 2026.
Is catai open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — catai is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

Similar projects

Closest matches by what these projects do