Pixel Path

Pixel Path is a Claude Code skill that turns any two places into a pixel-art fly-through of a real road.

Pixel Path is a Claude Code skill that creates a first-person, pixel-art view of any real road using map and elevation data. It routes the trip, gathers real buildings and land cover from OpenStreetMap, and generates scenery art with RetroDiffusion. It includes a self-check process using Playwright screenshots to review frames and fix errors. The output is a folder with an index.html file that opens in any static web server for interactive viewing. It is designed for games, travel recaps, content creation, and learning how pseudo-3D renderers work.

Pixel Path at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web
Pricing: Placeholders $0; sparse from $0.72; moderate from $3.24; detailed from $6.48; art costs $0.18 per picture at RetroDiffusion
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/jonwheatley/pixel-path

Key features

Routes any two real-world places
Bakes real buildings and land cover
Generates scenery art with RetroDiffusion
Checks its own work with screenshots
Interactive zoom and reverse controls
Draws exact road and landmark signs
Calculates elevation and horizon grids

Use it for

Build a level for a driving or racing game
Show a commute, road trip, or cycling stage
Create video intros and travel posts
Preview a neighbourhood or pilgrimage route

Companions

Tools that articles about Pixel Path recommend using with it, each with its job.

Claude Code — Built to work with Claude Code.
Context7 — Provides up-to-date documentation for AI agents and code editors.
Playwright MCP — Enables LLMs to interact with web pages using structured accessibility snapshots.
GitHub MCP Server — Reads pull requests, issues and code search on GitHub.
Superpowers — Brainstorm, plan and execute skills for bigger tasks.
gstack — Skill bundle for planning, review and shipping.

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