THE CURIOUS COMPANION’S GUIDE
Good questions.
Straight answers.
What Universal Pets is planned to do, what your setup needs, and where you make decisions.
What is Universal Pets?
Universal Pets is a desktop companion that puts free Trixie beside Grok Build on Windows. Trixie shows source-labeled activity and brings attention forward so you know when to return to Grok Build.
When will Universal Pets be available?
Universal Pets is coming soon. We have not announced a release date. Use the beta page to apply and follow availability.
What do I need to get started?
You will need a Windows PC with Grok Build installed and signed in, plus Universal Pets installed and connected. Keep the PC awake and Grok Build available while you expect session updates.
Does Trixie read or save my conversations?
The companion is designed to show activity state and its source. It does not need your prompts, transcripts, code, or hidden reasoning for this job. See the privacy page for the current website and product boundaries.
Does an attention alert approve anything?
No. Trixie points you back to the relevant Grok Build session. Review the request and choose what to do inside Grok Build. If you return later or reconnect, check the session’s current state before acting.
Can I use more than one Grok Build session?
Yes. Sessions are kept distinct so a reminder can point you to the right one. Trixie shows the activity the app receives; she does not combine sessions into one conversation.
Can I connect Codex, Claude Code, Gemini, or Grok in Chrome?
Separate setup paths are available for Codex and Claude Code progress, and supported Gemini and Grok pages in Chrome. Browser connections follow a supported page while it remains open. Each connection has its own capabilities and setup.
Can I use my own pet?
Universal Pets includes compatible pet imports for identity and appearance. Importing a pet does not connect another agent. Optional Pet Studio remains a separate service.
Can I play with Trixie?
Yes. Petting, ball, walks and naps are optional. Play pauses when an attention signal arrives, and there are no needs, decay, streaks, or guilt.
Can I reduce animation?
Yes. Universal Pets includes reduced-motion controls so Trixie can stay still. You can also use the operating system’s reduced-motion preference.
How will Android pairing work?
The Android companion pairs directly with your Windows PC on the same Wi-Fi network. During setup, scan a QR code shown on the PC. The PC must be awake and reachable for the phone to receive updates.
Will Android alert me with the screen off?
Yes, with optional background monitoring enabled after setup. Android notification permission and background/battery settings may be needed. The PC must stay awake and reachable on the same Wi-Fi network; delivery can pause if those conditions change.
Can I manage notifications?
Universal Pets includes notification controls, recovery options, and app updates. Android alerts are optional and depend on the setup and permissions you choose.
Does Universal Pets work on Mac or iPhone?
Universal Pets focuses on Windows with Grok Build and an Android companion. A Mac preview remains separate from this setup. iPhone is not included in the launch plan.
Is Trixie free?
Yes. Trixie is the free default companion. Apply for the beta to follow availability.
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