Pocket Bird - Open Source Desktop Pet
A downloadable birb for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android

It's a pet bird that hops around your browser, what more could you want?
Features
- A cute little pixel art bird hops around your webpages as you browse
- Runs in your browser, so you can use it anywhere
- Collect rare falling feathers to unlock over 10+ different species of birds
- Add sticky notes that stay on the page even after you refresh
- Powered by open-source code
- And most importantly, you can pet the bird
FAQ
How do I pet the bird?
Simply move your cursor back and forth over your bird until a heart appears! You can also click the bird to open the menu and pet it from there. There may even be a slightly greater chance of finding a feather when your bird is well loved...
How do I collect feathers?
Feathers will occasionally fall from the top of your browser window. Clicking on a feather will add a new species to your field guide, allowing you to change the appearance of your pet!
How do I change my bird's appearance?
Once you've unlocked new species by collecting feathers, you can change your bird's appearance by opening the Pocket Bird menu (via clicking the bird) and selecting "Field Guide".
How do I add sticky notes?
Open the Pocket Bird menu by clicking the bird and select "Sticky Note". From there, you can add, edit, and delete notes that will stay on the page even after refreshing.
How do I hide the bird?
Open the Pocket Bird menu by clicking the bird and select "Settings". From there, you can toggle the bird's visibility on and off temporarily on the current page.
Getting in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, check out the Discord to suggest features, report bugs, and stay updated on development!
Also feel free to check out my other open-source projects like Monocraft, PicoChat, and more on my website!
| Updated | 3 hours ago |
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 total ratings) |
| Author | Idrees |
| Made with | Aseprite, GIMP |
| Tags | 2D, Cozy, Cute, Desktop Pet, Idle, Open Source, pet, Pixel Art, Retro, Virtual Pet |
| Code license | Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL) |
| Average session | A few seconds |
| Inputs | Mouse, Touchscreen |
| Links | Source code, Blog |
Download
Development log
- New colorful sticky notes and website embedding!3 hours ago
- Pocket Bird is now available!53 days ago




Comments
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This is sooo adorable!! I love the pixel-y art style :’) It’s so cute to watch my bird hop around and interact with things- right now it’s sitting on the comment box! I write a lot and I love having a tiny companion for it. Would really recommend!