No Codex install required

XPET: Codex Pet Alternative for Mac
A lively desktop companion

Codex Pet (xpet) brings a charming animated pet to your Mac. You don't need to install Codex CLI or sign in to anything — just download from the App Store and it runs.

Free to download · One-time purchase · No subscription · No tracking

XPET app on Mac — pet list with Clawd, Momoka, Pepe, ikkun, and more Codex-style desktop pets

Want a Codex pet without the setup?

Most “codex pet” tools assume you already use the Codex CLI. We took a different approach.

Other codex pet tools
  • • Require Codex CLI to be installed
  • • Need API keys or OpenAI login
  • • Configure terminal, paths, env vars
  • • Tied to a specific dev workflow
Codex Pet (xpet)
  • ✓ Standalone Mac app — install and go
  • ✓ No Codex CLI, no API keys, no login
  • ✓ Lives in your menu bar
  • ✓ Anyone can use it, dev or not

Built for your Mac, not your terminal

A desktop pet should be delightful, not a configuration project.

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Lively animations

Hand-crafted pet behaviors that wander, idle, and react across your desktop. Picks the right state on its own.

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Bring your own pets

Import community pet packs to grow your collection. Pets live locally in the app sandbox — nothing leaves your Mac.

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Private by design

No telemetry, no analytics, no servers. The app never makes network requests — your data stays on your Mac.

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Lightweight

Native SwiftUI. Lives quietly in your menu bar and stays out of the way until you want it.

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One-time purchase

Pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions. Try it free, then unlock the full lifetime membership.

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English & Chinese

Fully localized in English and 简体中文. More languages on the way.

Frequently asked

Do I need to install Codex CLI to use Codex Pet?

No. Codex Pet is a standalone Mac app. You don't need to install Codex CLI, sign in to OpenAI, or configure anything. Just download it from the App Store and it runs.

Is Codex Pet free?

Codex Pet is free to download. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full lifetime membership — no subscriptions, no recurring fees.

Does Codex Pet collect any data?

No. Codex Pet runs entirely on your Mac. It does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. See the privacy policy for details.

Can I add my own pets?

Yes. Codex Pet supports importing pet packs from the community, so you can grow your collection beyond the bundled ones.

Is Codex Pet related to OpenAI Codex?

No. Codex Pet (xpet) is an independent Mac desktop companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OpenAI or the Codex CLI in any way.

Get your Codex Pet today

Free to download. Available on the Mac App Store.

Download on the App Store