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Codex Krita integration

A Krita plugin and MCP server expose document, layer and export operations. For Codex, 1 route is explicitly documented by the integration maintainer.

Connection options for Codex

MCP · Live app

Krita MCP

A Krita plugin and MCP server expose document, layer and export operations.

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Codex · Documented

The maintainer documents Codex setup for this connection.

Requirements and limitations

Krita 5.2+, Python 3.8+ and the companion plugin; advanced pixel/history tools need the documented native helper.

Pixel and history capabilities have stricter Linux Krita 6.0.4 Qt6/helper requirements than the basic tools.

script · Live app

Krita Python scripting

Krita’s Python scripting and plugin framework support custom in-application automation.

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Codex · Not documented

The native interface is documented, but no setup for this coding agent is established by this source.

Requirements and limitations

Krita with Python plugin support and the relevant Scripter or custom plugin enabled.

The scripting framework requires a script or plugin; it does not by itself expose a coding-agent connection.

MCP · Live app

Krita MCP · di404

A Krita plugin and local MCP bridge for painting and image editing.

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Codex · MCP compatible

MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.

Requirements and limitations

Krita with Python plugins enabled, the supplied plugin, and a Python MCP server.

The bridge operates in a running Krita instance and requires the plugin to be enabled.

MCP · Live app

Krita MCP · SanSaSane

A local plugin and Python server let agents work on Krita documents.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux

Codex · MCP compatible

MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.

Requirements and limitations

Krita 5.2 or newer, Python 3.8 or newer and the Krita plugin.

The plugin must be enabled and Krita must be running.

Compare the actual routes

IntegrationCodex compatibilityRequirements
Krita MCPDocumented setup Setup guide Krita 5.2+, Python 3.8+ and the companion plugin; advanced pixel/history tools need the documented native helper.
Krita Python scriptingNot documented Krita with Python plugin support and the relevant Scripter or custom plugin enabled.
Krita MCP · di404MCP compatibility (inferred) Krita with Python plugins enabled, the supplied plugin, and a Python MCP server.
Krita MCP · SanSaSaneMCP compatibility (inferred) Krita 5.2 or newer, Python 3.8 or newer and the Krita plugin.

Can Codex control all of Krita?

The sources establish the capabilities listed above, not complete application coverage. Check each bridge’s limitations and your application version before starting.

Which setup should I use?

Choose a route that explicitly documents Codex and matches your environment. Start with the maintainer’s setup guide and a disposable project copy. Shared MCP support alone is listed as an inference.

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