diivi/aseprite-mcp

Overview

An MCP server that exposes the Aseprite API through the Model Context Protocol. It enables AI agents and automation tools to control Aseprite programmatically for tasks like creating and editing pixel art. The server is written in Python and communicates with a running Aseprite instance.

Best for

Best for
Developers building AI tools for pixel art or game asset generation

Use cases

• Automating sprite sheet generation from AI prompts
• Editing pixel art assets via natural language commands
• Integrating Aseprite into CI/CD pipelines for game development

How to use

Tools exposed

• create_canvas
• add_layer
• add_group
• add_frame
• set_frame
• set_frame_duration
• set_layer
• draw_pixels
• draw_pixels_at
• draw_ellipse_at
• draw_polygon
• draw_path
• apply_gradient_rect
• delete_layer
• rename_layer
• duplicate_layer
• reorder_layer
• set_layer_blend_mode
• merge_layer_down
• flatten_sprite

Notes

An MCP server that exposes the Aseprite API through the Model Context Protocol. It enables AI agents and automation tools to control Aseprite programmatically for tasks like creating and editing pixel art. The server is written in Python and communicates with a running Aseprite instance.

183 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-19. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Automating sprite sheet generation from AI prompts
• Editing pixel art assets via natural language commands
• Integrating Aseprite into CI/CD pipelines for game development

Pros

• Open source with 183 stars and active community
• Python-based, easy to extend and integrate
• Enables AI-driven pixel art workflows without manual editing

Cons

• Requires Aseprite to be running and accessible
• Limited to the capabilities of the Aseprite API
• Latency may be noticeable for complex operations

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