Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Photopea MCP Server vs Aseprite MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Photopea MCP Server and Aseprite MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Photopea MCP Server
Art & Culture · Local stdio
Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Aseprite MCP
Art & Culture · Local stdio
Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Photopea MCP Server if you need specialized Art & Culture tools running via a local process. Choose Aseprite MCP if your workspace requires Art & Culture integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Photopea MCP Server when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: photopea_create_document, photopea_open_file, photopea_get_document_info.
Choose Aseprite MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
ASEPRITE_PATH. - Primary tools included: create_canvas, add_layer, add_group.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Photopea MCP Server Tools (34)
photopea_create_document
Create a new blank document and make it the active document. This is typically the first step in a workflow. The document opens with a Background layer. Use open_file instead to edit an existing image.
photopea_open_file
Open an existing image file in Photopea as a new document. Supports PSD, PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, and other common formats. The opened file becomes the active document. Use create_document instead to start with a blank canvas.
photopea_get_document_info
Get metadata about the active document including name, width, height, resolution (DPI), layer count, and color mode. Returns JSON. Use this to check document dimensions before positioning layers or making selections.
photopea_resize_document
Resize the active document canvas to new pixel dimensions, resampling all layer content to fit. This is a destructive operation — all layers are scaled proportionally. Use undo to revert if needed.
Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations
Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).
Photopea MCP Server Configuration
Aseprite MCP Configuration