Retro Diffusion Pixel Art MCP Server

Generate authentic pixel art - sprites, animations, and tilesets - from any MCP client

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What is the Retro Diffusion Pixel Art MCP Server?

Generate authentic pixel art - sprites, animations, and tilesets - from any MCP client

What the server does

Generate real pixel art — sprites, characters, animations, and tilesets — from any MCP-capable AI assistant.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
create_inferenceGenerate images, animations (GIF/sprite sheet), or tilesets. Returns hosted URLs and a recovery request_id; prefer RD Pro styles for top quality
get_inference_resultRecover or refresh signed output URLs for a successful synchronous generation without generating or charging again
start_inference_jobStart generation as an async job — recommended for animations and batches
get_inference_jobPoll an async job for status and results
list_inference_jobsList your recent async jobs — recover a task_id after a lost submission response instead of re-submitting and double-charging
estimate_inference_costFree price check for any generation before running it
list_edit_toolsEnabled edit tools with their fields, costs, and limits
run_edit_toolRun an edit tool: background remover, palette converter, color reducer, pixel correction, rotation, K-centroid downscale (free–$0.01) · image edit, inpainting,
estimate_edit_tool_costFree cost/duration estimate for any edit
fix_pixel_artFree recovery of the native pixel grid from enlarged, softened, AI-rendered, or compressed pixel art
list_available_stylesLive style catalog with per-style size limits and capabilities
list_available_modelsThe model families: RD Fast, RD Plus, RD Pro, RD Mini
get_style_usageUsage guidance and constraints for a specific style
create_user_styleCreate a custom style from a reference image (RD Pro template)
update_user_styleModify one of your custom styles
delete_user_styleRemove one of your custom styles
authenticateValidate an API key and attach it to the session
get_balanceCheck remaining prepaid balance and credits
get_service_statusSubsystem health check (no auth required)
logoutClear the stored session key

How to install the Retro Diffusion Pixel Art MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "retro-diffusion": {
      "url": "https://mcp.retrodiffusion.ai/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "YOUR_AUTHORIZATION"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Retro Diffusion Pixel Art to create inference.”
  • “Use Retro Diffusion Pixel Art to get inference result.”
  • “Use Retro Diffusion Pixel Art to start inference job.”

Frequently asked questions

Generate authentic pixel art - sprites, animations, and tilesets - from any MCP client Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.