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petdex

Install animated pet mascots that react to agent activity in Hermes.

Updated Jun 26, 2026
Search Tags:#personalization#cli#animation#mascot#hermes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill petdex-nitish-gitbit
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Skill: petdex
Source: https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom/tree/main/skills/productivity/petdex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill petdex-nitish-gitbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill adds animated pet mascots to the Hermes workspace, enhancing the user experience and providing a fun way to personalize the interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Animated Mascots: Install and select from a gallery of animated pets that react to agent activity.
  • Cross-Platform: Available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Customization: Resize and preview pets, or disable them entirely.
  • Use Case: If you're looking to add a touch of personality to your Hermes CLI, TUI, and desktop app, this Skill is for you.

Quick Start

Use the hermes pets install <slug> command to install a pet mascot and make it active.

Frequently Asked Questions about petdex

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add an animated pet mascot to my Hermes workspace?▼

To add an animated pet mascot to your Hermes workspace, use the `hermes pets install <slug>` command. This fetches the selected pet from the gallery, making it active across your CLI, TUI, and desktop app interfaces.

Can I use animated mascots in terminal emulators like Kitty and iTerm2?▼

Yes, animated mascots support full-fidelity rendering in Kitty, Ghostty, WezTerm, iTerm2, and sixel terminals. This ensures high-quality sprite decoding and display across these popular terminal platforms.

Do I need Python Pillow to display animated workspace pets?▼

Yes, the Pillow library is required for sprite decoding to display animated workspace pets. Network access to petdex.dev is also necessary to fetch the pet gallery and manifest data.

Are animated desktop mascots available on Linux, macOS, and Windows?▼

Yes, animated desktop mascots are fully cross-platform and available on Linux, macOS, and Windows. They react to agent activity, allowing you to resize, preview, or disable them entirely across all supported operating systems.

How do animated pets react to agent activity in the CLI?▼

Animated pets react to agent activity by providing dynamic visual feedback within the Hermes CLI, TUI, and desktop app. This enhances user experience and personalization by making the mascots respond to your ongoing tasks and interactions.

What is petdex?▼

Petdex is a personalization Skill that provides animated pet mascots for the Hermes workspace. It fetches gallery images and manifests from petdex.dev to enhance your interface with reactive sprite animations.

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