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Show HN: Claudinho – Claude Code's mascot on an ESP32, driven by hooks
Brief published November 5, 2026 · Original source published November 3, 2026
Original reporting by thiesen at github.com.
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What happened
A developer released Claudinho, an open-source project that runs Claude Code's mascot on an ESP32 touchscreen. The device reacts visually to Claude Code activity and displays plan usage in real time. The project requires no OAuth, no cloud connection, and sends zero tokens externally. Source code is on GitHub under the username argeuthiesen, and a 3D-printable case is available on MakerWorld. A browser-based live demo lets users try it without physical hardware. The project supports English and Portuguese and targets a specific single-board variant, the E32R28T.
Why it matters
Builders integrating Claude Code into daily workflows gain a low-cost, offline status display without exposing credentials or usage data to third-party services. The hook-driven architecture suggests the device listens to Claude Code lifecycle events locally, which could serve as a template for other ambient hardware integrations with AI coding tools.
What to watch
Adoption depends on compatibility with the specific ESP32 board variant listed and whether the hook interface remains stable as Claude Code evolves. Community contributions expanding board support or adding new hook events would signal broader utility.