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Shinchan

Install Shinchan, a character desktop pet for AI coding workflows on AgentPets.dev. Shared with attribution to adamholter.

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Shinchan
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State viewer

Idle

6 frames

Neutral breathing and blinking loop

Developer pet guide

Install Shinchan as your AI coding companion

Shinchan 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 shinchan 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 shinchan

Pet style

character · petdex, community, character, attributed

Gallery links

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Use Shinchan 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 Shinchan?

Run npx -y https://github.com/agiagentsdev/agentpets-dev/releases/latest/download/agentpets-cli.tgz install shinchan 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 Shinchan 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 Shinchan with another developer?

Yes. Share the pet page at https://agentpets.dev/pets/shinchan 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/shinchan/

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 Shinchan under Custom pets and click Select.
  3. Use /pet inside Codex to wake or tuck it away.

Creator share kit

Share Shinchan

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: Shinchan](https://agentpets.dev/api/v1/badge/shinchan)](https://agentpets.dev/pets/shinchan?ref=badge)
Embed this pet

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

<iframe src="https://agentpets.dev/embed/shinchan" width="320" height="420" title="Shinchan on AgentPets" loading="lazy"></iframe>
Public API payload

JSON endpoint for custom widgets and bots.

https://agentpets.dev/api/v1/pets/shinchan
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Submitted by

adamholter

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