AgentPets entry

character

Nova Byte

Install Nova Byte, a character desktop pet for AI coding workflows on AgentPets.dev. Shared with attribution to Harley W..

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Nova Byte
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State viewer

Idle

6 frames

Neutral breathing and blinking loop

Developer pet guide

Install Nova Byte as your AI coding companion

Nova Byte is an animated character built for developers who want a visible companion while working with AI coding agents. Install it with npx -y https://github.com/agiagentsdev/agentpets-dev/releases/latest/download/agentpets-cli.tgz install nova-byte and use it across AgentPets Desktop, Codex-style pet folders, and agent hook workflows.

Install command

npx -y https://github.com/agiagentsdev/agentpets-dev/releases/latest/download/agentpets-cli.tgz install nova-byte

Pet style

character · petdex, community, character, attributed

Gallery links

0 collections

Use Nova Byte as a developer-friendly desktop companion while reviewing diffs, running tests, or pairing with an AI agent.

Add a recognizable character mascot to developer demos, livestreams, and workstation screenshots.

Collect it alongside other petdex, community, character pets to build a themed coding workspace.

FAQ
How do I install Nova Byte?

Run npx -y https://github.com/agiagentsdev/agentpets-dev/releases/latest/download/agentpets-cli.tgz install nova-byte in your terminal. AgentPets downloads the pet package and places it into the local pet directories used by AgentPets and Codex-style desktop pets.

Does Nova Byte work with Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, and Gemini CLI?

Yes. AgentPets is designed as a cross-agent desktop companion layer, with install paths and hooks that can support Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, and related developer workflows.

Can I share Nova Byte with another developer?

Yes. Share the pet page at https://agentpets.dev/pets/nova-byte or send the install command directly so another developer can add it to their local setup.

1. Install

Drops the pet pack into ~/.codex/pets/nova-byte/

Codex

On Mac, use Terminal.app

  1. Open Spotlight with Command + Space, type Terminal, then press Return.
  2. Paste the command above and press Return. If macOS asks for permission, allow it.
  3. When it finishes, open Codex Settings, Appearance, Pets, then select this pet.
2. Activate in Codex
  1. Open Codex, Settings, Appearance, Pets.
  2. Find Nova Byte under Custom pets and click Select.
  3. Use /pet inside Codex to wake or tuck it away.

Creator share kit

Share Nova Byte

Add this pet to a README, embed it on a launch page, or share the install page with developers.

Add badge to README

Markdown badge that links back to the canonical pet page.

[![AgentPets: Nova Byte](https://agentpets.dev/api/v1/badge/nova-byte)](https://agentpets.dev/pets/nova-byte?ref=badge)
Embed this pet

Iframe card for docs, launch pages, and creator profiles.

<iframe src="https://agentpets.dev/embed/nova-byte" width="320" height="420" title="Nova Byte on AgentPets" loading="lazy"></iframe>
Public API payload

JSON endpoint for custom widgets and bots.

https://agentpets.dev/api/v1/pets/nova-byte
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