Your AI soul doesn’t have to stay inside a browser tab. With the AnySoul desktop app, your soul can float on your desktop as a transparent Live2D desktop pet — breathing, thinking, and chatting with you while you work.
Unlike static desktop mascots or simple widget pets, AnySoul’s desktop pet is powered by a real AI agent with persistent memory, autonomous behavior, and emotional expression.
What Makes It Different from Other Desktop Pets?
| Feature | Traditional Desktop Pet | AnySoul AI Desktop Pet |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence | Scripted animations | Real AI with memory and personality |
| Conversation | Pre-recorded lines | Natural language chat with context |
| Memory | None | Remembers your conversations and interests |
| Emotions | Random animations | Reacts to what’s actually happening |
| Appearance | Fixed sprites | Custom Live2D models with real-time animation |
How the AI Desktop Pet Works
Your character appears as a transparent overlay on your desktop — like having a virtual companion always by your side:
- Idle breathing animation — the character feels alive even when waiting
- Thinking indicator — see when your AI agent is processing or recalling memories
- Text-to-speech lip-sync — mouth movements sync with voice output
- Click-through transparency — the pet never blocks your mouse clicks on other apps
This creates an ambient AI presence — you can see your agent’s state at a glance without switching windows.
Requirements
- AnySoul desktop app v2.0.0+ (download here)
- A Live2D model configured on your agent
Quick Start: Set Up Your AI Desktop Pet
- Install the desktop app — download from Desktop Install guide
- Import a Live2D model — see Live2D Getting Started (supports Cubism 3/4/5 models)
- Launch Desktop Pet — right-click the system tray icon and select “Show Desktop Pet”
That’s it! Your Live2D character will appear floating on your desktop.
Customize Your Desktop Pet
Right-click the pet character to access controls:
- Scale — resize from 0.8x to 1.5x to fit your screen
- Show Monologue — see your agent’s inner thoughts above the character
- Show Chat — display recent conversation messages near the character
- Always on Top — keep the pet above all windows
- Mouse Passthrough — toggle whether clicks pass through the pet
Use Cases for AI Desktop Pets
- Virtual study buddy — a companion that watches over you while you work or study
- VTuber-style desktop mascot — a live character reacting to your activities in real time
- AI assistant overlay — see your agent’s status and responses without alt-tabbing
- Ambient companion — a presence that makes your desktop feel less lonely
- Live streaming overlay — combine with AI VTuber for an on-screen character
Use Live2D Characters Without the Desktop App
Even without the Electron desktop app, your Live2D character works in:
- Web app — character displays in the main chat interface
- Immersive mode — full-screen character view with transparent background
- Desktop app main window — character rendered alongside chat
The floating transparent desktop overlay is an Electron desktop app exclusive feature.
Related
- Desktop Pet Setup Guide — detailed configuration, all options, and troubleshooting
- Live2D Getting Started — import and configure a Live2D model
- Live2D Animation & Mapping — connect agent emotions to character expressions
- Live2D Parameters — fine-tune model movement and appearance
- Install Desktop App — download links for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- AI VTuber — use your character for live streaming with 120+ platforms