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io.github.whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer

Publish JavaScript, KidLisp art, and clock melodies on a federated creative computing platform

What is the io.github.whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer MCP server?

The Aesthetic Computer MCP server provides access to aesthetic.computer, a platform for creative computing that combines a web runtime, bare-metal OS, social network, and federated ATProto node. It enables publishing and managing JavaScript pieces, KidLisp art, and clock melodies through the Aesthetic Computer ecosystem.

Aesthetic Computer is a creative computing platform where you can publish interactive art, code, and music. This MCP server lets you integrate with the platform to create and share pieces—from JavaScript applications to KidLisp visual art to generative clock melodies. It's designed for artists and developers who want to participate in a federated, community-driven creative network.

How to install io.github.whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer

Copy-paste configuration for popular MCP clients.

transport: stdio
Config generated by PluginBench — verify against the source before use.
Environment / auth
  • AC_TOKEN
    secret

    Optional Bearer token from aesthetic.computer to associate published pieces with your account. Without this, all publishing is anonymous.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aesthetic-computer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aesthetic.computer/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AC_TOKEN": "<YOUR_AC_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools & capabilities

Tools this server exposes to the agent.

  • Piece Publishing — Publish JavaScript, KidLisp art, and clock melodies to aesthetic.computer
  • Platform Access — Access the web runtime and creative computing environment

Use cases

  • Publish interactive JavaScript art pieces to aesthetic.computer
  • Create and share KidLisp visual art on the platform
  • Generate and publish clock melodies
  • Explore and reference existing pieces in the 359+ built-in piece library
  • Integrate creative computing workflows with AI-assisted development

io.github.whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer MCP server FAQ

What is Aesthetic Computer?

Aesthetic Computer is a federated creative computing platform that combines a web runtime, bare-metal OS, social network, and ATProto node. It lets you publish and share JavaScript pieces, KidLisp art, and clock melodies in a community-driven ecosystem.

What can I create with this MCP server?

You can publish JavaScript applications, KidLisp visual art, and generative clock melodies. The platform includes 359+ built-in pieces you can reference and build upon.

Is Aesthetic Computer free?

Yes, Aesthetic Computer is open-source and community-supported. They maintain transparent costs and accept donations via Liberapay.

How do I install this MCP server?

Install via npm: `npm install @aesthetic.computer/mcp`. Then configure it in your MCP client (Cursor, Claude, etc.) to connect to the Aesthetic Computer platform.

Do I need authentication?

The README does not specify authentication requirements. Check the installation documentation or repository for current auth setup details.

Where is the platform hosted?

Aesthetic Computer is self-hosted on knot.aesthetic.computer. The canonical source is at tangled.org/aesthetic.computer/core, with a deprecated read-only GitHub mirror.

README (reference)

Source of truth, from the repository.

Aesthetic Computer

<img width="200" src="https://assets.aesthetic.computer/aesthetic-inc/pals.png">

https://aesthetic.computer

A platform for creative computing — web runtime, bare-metal OS, social network, and federated ATProto node. Type a piece name at the prompt and something happens.

<a href="https://give.aesthetic.computer"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/give-aesthetic.computer-ff6b9d?style=for-the-badge" alt="Give"></a> <a href="https://bills.aesthetic.computer"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/bills-transparent%20costs-4ecdc4?style=for-the-badge" alt="Bills"></a> <a href="https://liberapay.com/aesthetic.computer/donate"><img src="https://img.shields.io/liberapay/receives/aesthetic.computer?style=for-the-badge&logo=liberapay&label=Liberapay&color=f6c915" alt="Donate on Liberapay"></a>

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Repo

This is the monorepo. Everything lives here — the web client, session server, KidLisp language, native OS, desktop app, deployment scripts, and 359 built-in pieces.

Score

Each major subsystem has a SCORE.md — the process knowledge for authors and LLMs working in that area. Scores document architecture, commands, conventions, and project direction.

Home

Self-hosted on knot.aesthetic.computer.

Identity

Built by @jeffrey — did:plc:k3k3wknzkcnekbnyde4dbatz

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