Allow customization of the companion (animal, name, personality)
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 5, 2026 by sunsinkola Closed Apr 9, 2026
Feature Request
The companion feature (currently Mosswell the turtle) is a nice touch, but it would be great to customize it.
What I'd like to change:
- Animal — e.g. swap the turtle for an elephant, dog, owl, etc.
- Name — e.g. "Marcus" instead of "Mosswell"
- Personality traits — the current wisdom/calm vibe is great, but users should be able to tune this
Suggested implementation:
A companion key in ~/.claude/settings.json:
{
"companion": {
"animal": "elephant",
"name": "Marcus",
"personality": "stoic, wise, not reckless"
}
}
The current defaults (Mosswell the turtle) would remain for anyone who doesn't customize.
Why it matters:
The companion is a small but personal part of the experience. Letting users make it their own would make Claude Code feel more like theirs.
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