pixel-plugin

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The pixel-plugin enables natural language creation and animation of pixel art in Aseprite. Operations teams can generate sprites, apply retro palettes, and export to game engines. It connects Claude Code to Aseprite via the pixel-mcp server.

13500Updated 2mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~45 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/willibrandon/pixel-plugin.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

The pixel-plugin connects Claude Code to Aseprite via the pixel-mcp server, enabling pixel art creation through natural language commands. Users can generate sprites, apply retro console palettes (NES, Game Boy, PICO-8, C64), and create frame-by-frame animations without manual pixel-by-pixel drawing. The plugin supports advanced techniques like dithering, color palette optimization, and shading, then exports to game-ready formats including PNG, GIF, spritesheet layouts, and JSON metadata for Unity, Godot, and Phaser. Game developers, pixel artists, and operations teams benefit from rapid sprite generation and animation workflows.

How to Use

Install via Claude Code using the /plugin command and select willibrandon/pixel-plugin. Run /pixel-setup to configure your Aseprite path. Create sprites using commands like /pixel-new 64x64 gameboy, describe your art in natural language, and export with /pixel-export png filename.png.

Use Cases

Generate Game Boy-style character sprites with idle animations

Create NES-compatible tiles with dithering effects

Build pixel art game assets with multi-frame animations

Export spritesheets with game engine metadata for Unity and Godot

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/willibrandon/pixel-plugin

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Create a pixel art sprite of a [ITEM] for a [GENRE] game. Use a [STYLE] aesthetic with a [COLOR_PALETTE]. Add subtle animation frames to show [ACTION]. Export the sprite sheet in PNG format with transparent background.

Example Output

# Pixel Art Sprite: Fireball

**Description**: A fiery projectile for a fantasy RPG, animated with a flickering effect.

**Style**: Retro 16-bit
**Color Palette**: Red, orange, yellow, black

**Animation Frames**:
- Frame 1: Core glow
- Frame 2: Outer flames
- Frame 3: Flicker
- Frame 4: Core glow

**Export**: PNG with transparent background, 32x32 pixels

**Sprite Sheet Preview**:
![Fireball Sprite Sheet](https://example.com/fireball_sprite_sheet.png)