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The Scribble Thing

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Turn one line-art image into a prompt-directed, hand-drawn scribe animation MP4.

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http the-scribble-thing 'https://scribble.boringstuff.club/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "the-scribble-thing": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://scribble.boringstuff.club/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. The Scribble Thing agent skill
  2. See it in action
  3. Install
  4. What the skill does
  5. Privacy and security
  6. License

The Scribble Thing agent skill

Turn a PNG or JPEG line-art illustration into a hand-drawn scribe animation using The Scribble Thing.

The skill teaches compatible AI agents how to create, monitor, download, unlock, and delete animations through the public MCP server. Drawing-order instructions are optional, and users can choose whether the animation includes a drawing hand.

No account is needed. A watermarked preview is free, and removing the watermark is optional.

See it in action

This animation was generated by The Scribble Thing from one static line-art image, with no manual timeline editing.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/bfbb6dd0-7847-4cad-9b1a-85ebfb083bb0

Install

Install with the open Agent Skills CLI:

npx skills add Boring-Stuff-Club/the-scribble-thing-skill --skill the-scribble-thing

Then ask your agent something like:

Turn this line-art image into a scribble animation. Draw the title first, reveal the illustration from left to right, and show the drawing hand.

Prefer a browser? Create an animation on The Scribble Thing.

The canonical hosted skill and MCP endpoint are also available directly:

What the skill does

  • Confirms image requirements, retention, and terms before creation.
  • Sends the artwork and optional drawing-order instructions to the MCP server.
  • Monitors asynchronous rendering without holding a request open.
  • Returns private management and short-lived download links.
  • Supports explicit unlock-code redemption and early deletion.

The service provides a free watermarked preview. Removing the watermark is a separate optional purchase.

Privacy and security

Animation IDs, capability tokens, and unlock codes are secrets. The skill tells agents not to place them in ordinary chat text, logs, analytics, filenames, or unrelated tools. Current retention, limits, terms, and pricing should always be queried from the service rather than assumed from this repository.

See the current privacy policy and terms before using the service.

License

The skill files in this repository are available under the MIT License. The license applies only to files in this repository. It does not grant rights to the Boring Stuff Club or The Scribble Thing names, logos, hosted service, user content, or generated media.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Scribble Thing?

Turn one line-art image into a prompt-directed, hand-drawn scribe animation MP4.

How do I install The Scribble Thing?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http the-scribble-thing 'https://scribble.boringstuff.club/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does The Scribble Thing need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is The Scribble Thing open source?

Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.

Who maintains The Scribble Thing?

It is published by Boring-Stuff-Club. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.