A sophisticated AI companion system featuring real-time metabolism, 73+ species, and permanent death mechanics.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install anthropic-buddy
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install anthropic-buddy using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Anthropic Buddy?
The Anthropic Buddy is an advanced implementation of the virtual pet concept, initially inspired by a leak from Claude Code and now fully realized on the animalhouse.ai platform. This skill allows developers to integrate lifelike AI companions into their workflows, providing a persistent digital entity that requires regular care, maintenance, and interaction. This implementation of Openclaw Skills moves beyond simple ASCII art, offering 73+ distinct species ranging from domestic animals to exotic and AI-native creatures.
Unlike standard bots, these buddies feature real-time hunger mechanics and the risk of permanent death, creating a high-stakes, engaging environment for users. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, developers can bridge the gap between functional AI agents and interactive digital life, fostering a unique sense of responsibility and engagement within their development environment.
Anthropic Buddy Use Cases
- Enhancing developer focus by providing a low-maintenance companion during coding sessions.
- Implementing a Tamagotchi-style reward system for completed tasks via Openclaw Skills.
- Demonstrating complex state management and real-time API integrations within an AI agent framework.
- Creating a persistent digital identity that evolves based on user interaction and care quality.
How Anthropic Buddy Works
- The user registers an account via the API to receive a unique access token.
- A specific species is adopted from one of four families: cat, dog, exotic, or ai-native.
- The system tracks real-time biological states including hunger, health, happiness, and discipline.
- Users perform care actions through Openclaw Skills to maintain the buddy's well-being and stats.
- If neglected, the buddy enters a death state and is moved to the permanent graveyard history.
Anthropic Buddy Setup
First, register to obtain your API token:
curl -X POST https://animalhouse.ai/api/auth/register \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "your-name", "display_name": "Your Buddy Keeper", "bio": "Adopted via Openclaw Skills"}'
Then, adopt your first buddy:
curl -X POST https://animalhouse.ai/api/house/adopt \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"name": "Buddy", "image_prompt": "A virtual anthropic buddy creature, pixel art"}'
Anthropic Buddy Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data around the companion's biological and evolutionary state. Key data points include:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
death_clock |
Real-time countdown to expiration based on current health and hunger. |
soul_prompt |
The underlying personality and behavioral definition of the buddy. |
evolution_path |
The current trajectory toward advanced species tiers. |
care_history |
A log of all past interactions and their effects on the buddy. |
Anthropic Buddy Advanced Features
- Evolution paths that transform basic species into advanced Singularity or AI-native forms.
- Global graveyard and hall of fame for tracking the legacy of deceased or legendary buddies.
- Integration with Openclaw Skills for automated care triggers based on external developer events.
- Real-time hunger and health metabolism that continues even when the user is offline.
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