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renderdoc-mcp
An MCP server for RenderDoc: Empowering AI assistants to analyze GPU frame captures and debug graphics pipelines.
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Install
$ npx -y skills add JiaboLi-GitHub/renderdoc-mcp --agent claude-code
What's inside
README
renderdoc-mcp is an MCP server and CLI that wraps the RenderDoc replay API into 59 structured tools, letting AI assistants (Claude, Codex, etc.) open .rdc captures, inspect GPU frames, debug shaders/pixels, compare captures, and export evidence — all without manual UI.
Demo
Features
| Area | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Session & Capture | Open captures, live-capture frames, inspect metadata |
| Frame Navigation | List events/draws, jump to any event |
| Pipeline & Shaders | Inspect pipeline state, bindings, shader source, constant buffers |
| Resources & Passes | Analyze frame structure, pass dependencies, resource usage |
| Pixel & Shader Debug | Pixel history, pick pixel, debug pixel/vertex/thread |
| Export | Render targets, textures, buffers, meshes, snapshots |
| Diff & Assertions | Compare captures, assert pixels/state/images for CI |
Download
Get the latest package from GitHub Releases. The zip contains:
| File | Description |
|---|---|
bin/renderdoc-mcp.exe | MCP server (stdio) |
bin/renderdoc-cli.exe | CLI for shell & CI |
bin/renderdoc.dll / renderdoc.json | Bundled RenderDoc runtime |
skills/renderdoc-mcp/ | Codex workflow skill |
install-codex.ps1 | One-click Codex Desktop installer |
Client Configuration
Codex Desktop
The installer auto-configures ~/.codex/config.toml. Or add manually:
[mcp_servers.renderdoc-mcp]
command = 'renderdoc-mcp.exe'
args = []
Claude Code
{
"mcpServers": {
"renderdoc-mcp": {
"command": "renderdoc-mcp.exe",
"args": []
}
}
}
Build From Source
cmake -B build -DRENDERDOC_DIR=<path-to-renderdoc-source>
cmake --build build --config Release
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
RENDERDOC_DIR | Yes | RenderDoc source root |
RENDERDOC_BUILD_DIR | No | RenderDoc build output (if non-standard location) |
Architecture
License
MIT. RenderDoc itself is under its own license.
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FAQ
renderdoc-mcp is a Claude Code plugin with 1 hand-picked skill for development work, indexed on Flowy. Install it with the command on its page. It includes renderdoc-mcp. Its skills do not fire on their own yet. Request auto-invocation to have Flowy route them as you prompt. Free and open source.
- What is renderdoc-mcp?
- An MCP server for RenderDoc: Empowering AI assistants to analyze GPU frame captures and debug graphics pipelines.
- How do I install renderdoc-mcp?
- Run these in Claude Code: npx -y skills add JiaboLi-GitHub/renderdoc-mcp --agent claude-code. Then prompt normally.
- Does renderdoc-mcp auto-invoke its skills?
- Not yet. It is indexed on Flowy as a plain plugin. Request auto-invocation on its page and Flowy will route its skills for you as you prompt.
- Is renderdoc-mcp free?
- Yes. Flowy is free and open source, with nothing gated. You can read every skill in full before you install.
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