Yorishiro

Yorishiro reimagines the AI coding assistant by giving it a persistent visual presence in your terminal. Rather than a text-only interface, the application spawns a 3D animated character named Yori that responds to your code and terminal activity in real time, creating an embodied interaction experience. It bridges the gap between traditional terminal efficiency and visually expressive AI companionship.

Highlights

• 3D VRM character companion with real-time reactive expressions and animations
• Customizable "packs" (persona, scene, effects, UI, ambient effects, amenities) for complete personalization
• Long-term memory system that preserves context across sessions via persistent journal
• Multi-session support with tab-based shell management and status indicators
• Self-referential MCP integration lets your AI modify its own appearance and environment

Best suited for developers and creative technologists who enjoy playful, embodied interfaces and want their AI coding assistant to feel like an interactive collaborator. Yorishiro is free, open-source software (MIT license) and currently available for macOS.