Aseprite MCP · MalloyTheDev for Claude Code, Codex & Cursor
A headless Aseprite MCP server for creating and editing sprites and animations.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DODraw pixel art · Manage animation frames and layers · Export sprites and animations
HOW IT WORKSHeadless workflow
PLATFORMSNot documented
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Codex · Cursor
Documented capabilities
- Draw pixel artDocumentation
- Manage animation frames and layersDocumentation
- Export sprites and animationsDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The maintainer documentation explicitly identifies this client. Source |
| Codex | Documented setup | The maintainer documentation explicitly identifies this client. Source |
| Cursor | Documented setup | The maintainer documentation explicitly identifies this client. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide and review permissions before connecting your client.
Aseprite 1.3 or newer, Python 3.10 or newer, and the MCP server.
Limitations
Operations run in separate headless Aseprite processes; the optional GUI companion is for viewing edits.