Allow customizing Companion (buddy) name
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 2, 2026 by padalan Closed Apr 5, 2026
Feature Request
Allow users to configure the Companion name (the small character that sits beside the input box) via ~/.claude/settings.json or similar config.
Current behavior: The companion is hardcoded as "Quillum" (a penguin). There's no way to change the name or character.
Desired behavior: A setting like companionName in settings.json that lets users personalize the buddy name. For example:
{
"companion": {
"name": "Nandhi",
"title": "Shiva's Vahana"
}
}
Why: The companion is a delightful feature — letting users personalize it would make the experience feel more like their own.
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