Companion customization: allow choosing different buddy animals

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 2, 2026 by icciaaron Closed Apr 6, 2026

Feature Request

The current companion (Slattox the cat) is a fun addition, but it would be great to have the option to choose a different companion animal — or at least a different species.

Use case: Not everyone is a cat person. I'd love a German Shepherd Dog (GSD) as my console buddy. A setting in ~/.claude/settings.json or similar to pick from a few companion options would be appreciated.

Suggested approach:

  • A configurable companion setting (species/breed selection)
  • Even just a few options (cat, dog, etc.) would go a long way
  • Bonus: an option to disable the companion entirely for those who prefer a clean UI

Thanks for a great product — just want to personalize it a bit more.

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