I love my new Codex AI pet — and now I want one in every app

Whether I’m using Claude’s desktop Cowork application or OpenAI’s Codex coding app, I prefer that my AI agents check back with me before making high-stakes decisions. But while that makes for a safer setup, it also means my agents are often waiting around, twiddling their thumbs as they wait for me to approve their next steps.

Now, if I’m sitting and watching the Cowork or Codex apps in action, I’ll see right away when an agent is awaiting my approval. But if I’m working in another window or multitasking...