Mobile May 1, 2026 2 min read 9to5Mac EN

I think I just vibe coded Lil Finder Guy onto my Mac

A seemingly innocuous update to the Codex large language model has inadvertently enabled the creation of interactive, Tamagotchi-style digital companions, which can now be embedded on macOS devices, blurring the line between AI-powered widgets and personalized avatars. Users can craft their own bespoke digital pets, such as Lil Finder Guy, which can occupy system dock space. This unexpected feature raises questions about the future of AI-powered ambient computing. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.

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Look, it’s Friday. OpenAI updated Codex. It has Tamagotchi-style pets. You can make your own. Lil Finder Guy is hovering over my Dock. more…

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