claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature Request: Customizable companions (let us swap Gristle for a Thronglet) [3 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

To add customizability to the Claude Code companion, introduce a Companion API with hooks like onToolCall, onError, and onIdle to allow plugin authors to create custom companions.

Guidance

• Introduce a companion section in the settings.json file to store user preferences for the companion, such as the chosen companion and its settings.
• Create a plugin system that allows authors to define custom companions using a configuration file in the ~/.claude/plugins/ directory, as shown in the proposed companion definition.
• Develop a Companion API with hooks like onToolCall, onError, and onIdle to enable companions to react to events and user interactions.
• Consider implementing a built-in companion gallery with a few official companions to choose from, in addition to community-created companions.

Example

companion:
  name: "Thronglet"
  idle: "<(°▽°)>"
  happy: "<(♥‿♥)>"
  sad: "<(;_;)>"
  panic: "<(⊙_⊙)>"

This example shows a possible configuration file for a custom companion.

Notes

The implementation details of the Companion API and plugin system will depend on the specific requirements and technical constraints of the Claude Code project. It may be necessary to modify the existing codebase to accommodate the new companion features.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by introducing a basic Companion API and plugin system, allowing users to create and customize their own companions, as this will provide a foundation for further development and customization.