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🐾 Meowchi - Your Productivity Pet

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Transform your productivity into pet care! 🎮

A desktop companion that thrives on your keyboard & mouse activity


🎯 Quick Download

🪟 Windows


Windows 10/11

🍎 macOS


macOS 10.13+

🐧 Linux


Ubuntu 18.04+

Features at a Glance

🎮 Core Gameplay

  • Virtual Pet System - Feed, clean, and play with your digital cat
  • Activity Tracking - Earn XP through real keyboard/mouse usage
  • Always-On-Top - Draggable floating companion on your desktop

🎨 Customization

  • 15 Animated Characters - Each with 9 unique animation states
  • 25 Collectible Hats - From common to legendary rarities
  • Emoji or Sprite Mode - Choose your visual style

🌀 Chaos Mode (NEW!)

Inspired by Desktop Goose - Let Meowchi demand your attention!

  • Mild 😊 - Occasional movements and jumps
  • Moderate 😈 - Chase mouse, play dead, throw things
  • Extreme 🔥 - Maximum chaos with window shaking

🦋 Evolution System

Watch Meowchi transform based on your care:

Basic → Angel/Sleepy/Goblin → Guardian/Zen/Overlord → Celestial

💰 Economy & Progression

  • Earn coins through activity (1 per 100 actions)
  • Complete 17 achievements across 6 categories
  • Use Pomodoro timer for 25-coin focus bonuses
  • Shop for food, toys, and premium items

🎯 How It Works

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    A[Type & Click] --> B[Earn XP/Coins]
    B --> C[Feed & Care]
    C --> D[Pet Evolves]
    D --> E[Unlock Items]
    E --> A
  1. Work Normally - Meowchi tracks your productivity
  2. Earn Rewards - Get XP and coins from activity
  3. Care for Pet - Keep hunger, cleanliness, and mood high
  4. Watch Evolution - Your care patterns shape Meowchi's form
  5. Collect & Customize - Unlock all hats and achievements

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut Action
Ctrl+Shift+P Open control panel
Ctrl+Shift+C Toggle chaos mode
Ctrl+Shift+M Show/Hide window
Ctrl+Shift+F Quick feed
Ctrl+P Pause tracking

📊 What's New in v0.4.1

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed input tracking counters not displaying
  • Fixed evolution journal not showing stats
  • Improved IPC communication reliability

🎨 Previous Updates (v0.4.0)

  • Added 15 fully animated sprite characters
  • Implemented Desktop Goose-inspired chaos mode
  • Expanded hat collection from 9 to 25
  • Created dual-window system (sprite + panel)

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🔒 Privacy First

🏠 100% Local 🔐 No Tracking 📡 No Network 🛡️ Open Core
All data stays on your device No analytics or telemetry Works completely offline Transparent development

🤝 Community


📄 License & Credits

  • Software: MIT License
  • Created by: Reverend Steven Milanese
  • Sprite Assets: Commercially licensed from GraphicRiver

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