OpenPets

OpenPets is a free, open-source desktop application that brings animated virtual pets to users' computers. Designed to provide playful, customizable companions, the app allows users to select from a large and growing gallery of animated pets, each of which can roam the desktop, interact in various ways, and be tailored to suit individual preferences. The platform emphasizes a local-first approach, ensuring that pets remain lightweight and respectful of the user's workspace.

The application features a robust control center where users can monitor live pet activity, adjust behaviors, and manage multiple companions. Through reaction mapping, users can fine-tune which animations play in response to different scenarios, such as idle, working, or waiting states. The pet library enables easy installation, import, and preview of hundreds of animated pets, allowing users to quickly set their preferred companion.

OpenPets supports a sandboxed Plugin SDK, enabling the addition of new behaviors and features without granting plugins file access. Available plugins include focus timers, break reminders, pet-care mechanics, mood check-ins, custom actions, and playful extras like fortune cookies and daily routines. The platform also offers integrations with various tools, including AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, and Pi, allowing pets to react to coding workflows and events. Additional integrations are planned for tools like GitHub Copilot, VS Code, Windsurf, and Zed.

Delivery is available for Windows, macOS (including Intel Mac builds), and Linux (with DEB and RPM packages), with installation options provided through GitHub. OpenPets is MIT licensed and free forever, supporting one-command installation and offering a live demo to showcase its features. The app is intended for anyone seeking a customizable, interactive desktop companion, particularly those who appreciate both productivity enhancements and playful engagement alongside their work.