Show HN: Pets for Cursor

I created an extension which adds a custom pet to your editor (Cursor/ VS Code/ Windsurf compatible).

https://github.com/blairjordan/codachi

As you type, your pet hatches, acquires XP and evolves.

A playing card is generated when your pet evolves.

All pixel art is original and hand/ mouse drawn.

> Your pet will gain XP as you code in either mode.

Feature request: the pet gets extra experience in certain situations, e.g.:

* when a failing build gets fixed

* when a previously red test gets green

* when the typing speed is sufficiently high

* when a commit is made that removes a lot of code

* when a commit is made that increases code coverage

* etc…

This seems perfect for streaming while vibe coding before an audience like Twitch or maybe sharing screen in a classroom setting.

Very cool. I have VSCode pets in my editor, it’s usually minimized but I like knowing clippy is in there jumping around.

Thank you.