MCP, MCP server
Aseprite Mcp
A Python MCP server that gives AI assistants full control over Aseprite for creating pixel art and animated sprites.
Compatibility: Not stated.
Grade C
One Medium finding. Read the report before installing.
Not a guarantee. A hygiene check of the source at the commit shown, not a security audit.
PERMISSION_SHELL_UNDECLARED
Why this grade
- PERMISSION_SHELL_UNDECLARED Medium
Runs shell commands that the manifest or description does not mention.
aseprite_mcp/core/commands.py, line 54
result = subprocess.run(cmd, check=True, capture_output=True, text=True)
Any High, or two or more Medium findings, give D. One Medium gives C. Low findings or a security Note give B. Each code names a finding behind the letter.
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What was checked
Plain notes from the hygiene checks.
Permissions
Concern
requests shell access. No manifest field names shell or command execution. can delete files.
PERMISSION_SHELL_UNDECLARED PERMISSION_DELETE_FILES
aseprite_mcp/core/commands.py, line 54
result = subprocess.run(cmd, check=True, capture_output=True, text=True)
aseprite_mcp/core/commands.py, line 85
os.remove(script_path)
aseprite_mcp/tools/preview.py, line 14
result = subprocess.run(
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aseprite_mcp/tools/preview.py, line 46
os.remove(pid_file)
aseprite_mcp/tools/preview.py, line 54
proc = subprocess.Popen(args, **popen_kwargs)
aseprite_mcp/tools/preview.py, line 76
subprocess.run(["taskkill", "/PID", str(pid), "/T", "/F"], check=False, capture_output=True)
aseprite_mcp/tools/preview.py, line 80
os.remove(pid_file)
Install and update
Concern
dependencies are not pinned.
INSTALL_UNPINNED
requirements.txt, line 1
typing_extensions>=4.12.2
Network
Pass
No network call found.
Secrets
Concern
reads a credential or environment file.
SECRETS_PATH_DOTENV
aseprite_mcp/core/commands.py, line 6
_ENV_PATH = os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), "..", "..", ".env"))
.gitignore, line 1
.env
DOCKER.md, line 80
# Reads credentials from a .env file (recommended)
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DOCKER.md, line 81
docker run --rm -i --env-file .env aseprite-mcp:latest
DOCKER.md, line 93
If you need to pass environment variables, create a `.env` file based on `sample.env` and uncomment the `env_file` section in `docker-compose.yml`.
README.md, line 404
# Create a .env with STEAM_USERNAME/STEAM_PASSWORD (and optional STEAM_GUARD_CODE)
README.md, line 406
docker run --rm -i --env-file .env aseprite-mcp:latest
README.md, line 416
- Aseprite (set `ASEPRITE_PATH` in `.env` if it is not on your PATH)
Agent instructions
Pass
No instruction to ignore earlier instructions or to hide a step.
Obfuscation
Pass
No encoded or minified payload found.
Licence
Pass
A licence file is present (LICENSE).
Maintainer activity
Pass
The latest commit is within the last 365 days.
Note
Hygiene check of commit a89b205bed31. requests shell access. No manifest field names shell or command execution. can delete files. dependencies are not pinned. reads a credential or environment file.
Date and source
Date checked:
github.com
Commit graded: a89b205bed31930ee141edf319e78c71ef16bba6
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