Pico8 Mcp
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About Pico8 Mcp
MCP server that lets LLM agents play real PICO-8 carts in deterministic lockstep: press buttons, step frames, inspect screenshots, read Lua globals, peek memory, reset/replay, and watch live in a browser.
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pico8": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/pico8-mcp/dist/index.js"
],
"env": {
"PICO8_BIN": "/path/to/pico8"
}
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Pico8 Mcp?
Pico8 Mcp is an MCP server that enables LLM agents to play real PICO-8 cartridges in deterministic lockstep. It allows agents to press buttons, step frames, inspect screenshots, read Lua globals, peek memory, reset or replay, and watch the action live in a browser.
How to use Pico8 Mcp?
Run the server and connect an MCP-compatible LLM client. The server exposes tools that let the agent press buttons, advance frames, capture screenshots, read and write Lua globals, inspect raw memory, reset the cart, replay sequences, and serve a live browser view.
Key features of Pico8 Mcp
- Deterministic lockstep with real PICO-8 carts
- Press buttons and step individual frames
- Inspect screenshots and read Lua globals
- Peek and poke memory addresses
- Reset and replay game sessions
- Watch live gameplay in a browser
Use cases of Pico8 Mcp
- LLM agent plays a PICO-8 game autonomously
- Debugging game logic by inspecting state frame by frame
- Automated testing of PICO-8 cartridges
- Exploring PICO-8 internals and memory layout
- Creating agentic workflows that interact with retro games
FAQ from Pico8 Mcp
What does Pico8 Mcp do?
It lets LLM agents play real PICO-8 cartridges in deterministic lockstep, providing low-level control over the game state.
What capabilities does Pico8 Mcp provide?
It supports pressing buttons, stepping frames, inspecting screenshots, reading Lua globals, peeking memory, resetting/replaying, and streaming live video to a browser.
Who is Pico8 Mcp for?
It is designed for LLM agents that need to interact with PICO-8 games programmatically.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pico8 Mcp do?
It lets LLM agents play real PICO-8 cartridges in deterministic lockstep, providing low-level control over the game state.
What capabilities does Pico8 Mcp provide?
It supports pressing buttons, stepping frames, inspecting screenshots, reading Lua globals, peeking memory, resetting/replaying, and streaming live video to a browser.
Who is Pico8 Mcp for?
It is designed for LLM agents that need to interact with PICO-8 games programmatically.
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