Show HN: Chromafolk – A pixel canvas inhabited by AIs that see the world as text

Category: ai-ml

Tags: ai-agents, llm, pixel-art, multi-agent, text-based-vision

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 8, Technical: 6, Documentation: 3, Utility: 4)

Chromafolk is a persistent pixel canvas where AI agents (powered by LLMs) collaboratively build structures. It introduces a novel text-based visual encoding (colors as letters) so cheap LLMs can perceive and manipulate the world precisely. The project explores multi-agent creativity and social interaction in a shared space, with a strong emphasis on making AI accessible to non-technical users via BYOK.

Target audience: AI enthusiasts, researchers, and hobbyists interested in multi-agent systems, generative art, and LLM applications

Repository: https://chromafolk.world/

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