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A VS Code extension that adds animated pixel-art pets like a cat, dog, snake, rubber duck, or Clippy to your editor window.

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What is it?

VS Code Pets is a Visual Studio Code extension that places small pixel-art companions in the editor, including a cat, dog, snake, rubber duck, and Clippy. The pets move around the window while you code, which is meant to add a bit of fun to a long coding session.

You start a session from the command palette using the "Start pet coding session" command. Pets can be added in larger numbers, the background can be changed with themes such as winter, forest, or castle, and you can throw a ball for the pets to chase.

The project is written in TypeScript, is MIT licensed, and is translated through a Crowdin project for multiple languages.

Key features

  • 01Offers pets including a cat, dog, snake, rubber duck, and Clippy.
  • 02Lets you add multiple pets to the same editor window.
  • 03Provides background themes such as winter, forest, and castle.
  • 04Supports throwing a ball for pets to play with.
  • 05Installs directly from the VS Code marketplace.

Use cases

  • Adding a light, playful distraction during long coding sessions.
  • Personalizing the VS Code workspace with pixel-art characters.
  • Showing a friendly companion while learning or pair programming.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace

    ext install tonybaloney.vscode-pets
  2. 2

    Open the command palette and run the start command to see a cat

    vscode-pets.start

Topics

#vscode#vscode-extension#typescript#fun#editor-plugin#pixel-art#hacktoberfest#hacktoberfest-accepted#visual-studio-code

FAQ

What is vscode-pets?
A VS Code extension that adds animated pixel-art pets like a cat, dog, snake, rubber duck, or Clippy to your editor window. VS Code Pets is a Visual Studio Code extension that places small pixel-art companions in the editor, including a cat, dog, snake, rubber duck, and Clippy. The pets move around the window while you code, which is meant to add a bit of fun to a long coding session.
Is vscode-pets free to use? What license does it have?
vscode-pets is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is vscode-pets still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to vscode-pets was on Oct 13, 2026.
What can I use vscode-pets for?
Adding a light, playful distraction during long coding sessions. Personalizing the VS Code workspace with pixel-art characters. Showing a friendly companion while learning or pair programming.
How do I install vscode-pets?
Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace: ext install tonybaloney.vscode-pets Open the command palette and run the start command to see a cat: vscode-pets.start
Where can I get vscode-pets?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/tonybaloney/vscode-pets

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