# BongoCat (open-source desktop utility)

> BongoCat is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows, macOS and Linux. BongoCat — A cross-platform interactive desktop pet that brings fun to your desktop. It has 23,833 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at ayangweb/BongoCat.

BongoCat is a desktop companion for Windows and macOS. A Live2D cat lives on your screen, its eyes and paws follow your mouse, and it reacts to every key, mouse button and gamepad button you press. Bring your own models, move the window wherever you like, and it stays out of your way until you want it again.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/ayangweb/BongoCat |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 23,833 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Rust |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | v2.2.0 (Oct 7, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/ayangweb/BongoCat/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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