... desktop companions while working. I ve been playing around with the idea of making them smarter (context-aware reactions + local AI) instead of just looping cute animations. Launched something in that direction on PH back on June 22nd (Arcrawls) and got some interesting feedback. Would love to hear: Do you still use any browser pets? What would actually make one useful instead of just distracting? Prefer pure nostalgia (classic Shimeji style) or something more reactive/smart? Open to any thoughts ... ... take a break instead of just playing a new animation loop. The failure mode I'd worry about is it becoming one more thing competing for attention on a screen that's already full of that. Does Arcrawls