Feature Request: Allow users to customize the Buddy companion name
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
The Buddy companion ("Dusking") has a fixed name that cannot be changed. Users have no way to
personalize it, which reduces the sense of ownership and connection with the companion.
Proposed Solution
Allow users to set a custom name for their Buddy companion via a command or setting. For example:
/buddy name Spike or a field in Claude Code settings. The companion would then use that name
everywhere it appears.
Alternative Solutions
Currently there is no workaround — the name "Dusking" is hardcoded and cannot be overridden.
Priority — change from "Critical - Blocking my work" to something like Low or Nice to have since it's
a personalization request.
Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
A user wants their companion to feel more personal. They run /buddy name Max and from that point the
companion is referred to as "Max" in all speech bubbles and responses.
Additional Context
_No response_
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