cheatengine -bridge

cheatengine-mcp-bridge connects AI tools such as Cursor, Copilot, and Claude to Cheat Engine using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Once running, you can issue natural language requests that the bridge translates into Cheat Engine actions, enabling tasks like memory analysis, pointer scanning, and automated script generation without writing low-level Cheat Engine scripts yourself. The bridge acts as an intermediary, letting various AI-assisted tools collaborate with Cheat Engine through MCP signals and standardized prompts. This provides a streamlined workflow for reverse engineering tasks and automation, while keeping interactions approachable for non-technical users.

To use the bridge, first start the server binary corresponding to your OS, then connect your preferred AI tools through the provided prompts and configuration UI. Typical workflows include asking for memory region discovery, locating health or score pointers, or generating scripts that automate common tasks in Cheat Engine. The MCP bridge handles translating those requests into Cheat Engine operations and returning results in a structured format so your AI tools can interpret and continue the workflow. If you need help, consult the built-in help section or the project wiki for task-specific prompts and examples.

Prerequisites:

• A supported operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• Access to the cheatengine-mcp-bridge release binaries (ZIP) from the project releases
• Optional: Node.js installed if you are running a Node-based wrapper as described by your deployment approach

Installation steps:

1. Download the latest cheatengine-mcp-bridge release ZIP from the Releases page.
2. Extract the archive to a preferred folder.
3. On Windows: run cheatengine-mcp-bridge.exe from the extracted folder. On macOS: open the .dmg installer and drag the cheatengine-mcp-bridge app to Applications, then run it. On Linux: give execute permissions to the binary (e.g., chmod +x cheatengine-mcp-bridge) and run ./cheatengine-mcp-bridge.
4. (Optional) If using a Node-based wrapper or custom script, ensure Node.js is installed and run the provided server.js with a suitable path.
5. Configure MCP connections if prompted or via the config.json you provide, then start using the bridge with your AI tools.

Tips and caveats:

• The bridge integrates with Cheat Engine via MCP, so ensure Cheat Engine is installed and accessible on your system.
• If you encounter permission issues on Linux or macOS, verify executable permissions and Gatekeeper/SELinux settings as needed.
• Keep the bridge updated to the latest release to benefit from new AI tool integrations and stability fixes.
• If the bridge does not appear to respond, check the log output for connectivity issues between MCP clients and the Cheat Engine bridge. Ensure any required environment variables are correctly set (for example, configuration paths or API keys for AI tools).
• Environment variables you may consider adding include API endpoints for Cursor, Copilot, or Claude, and any authentication tokens required by your AI tools.