Codex Imagem vs SpriteCook

In-depth architectural comparison of the Codex Imagem and SpriteCook 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Codex Imagem when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose SpriteCook when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Codex Imagem Developer Tools	SpriteCook Developer Tools
Summary	Generate images with your own ChatGPT subscription (Plus, Pro or Team), without spending API credits	Generate game sprites and assets from text prompts for game development.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codex-imagem": {
      "url": "https://claude.ai/new?modal=add-custom-connector#settings/customize-connectors"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spritecook-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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