# Summer

## Docs

- [MCP Asset Search](https://docs.summerengine.com/ai-tools/mcp-asset-search.md): Search and import 25,000+ game assets from your IDE using AI-powered hybrid search
- [AI Operations](https://docs.summerengine.com/ai-tools/operations.md): What Summer Engine's AI can do in your project
- [Project Intelligence](https://docs.summerengine.com/ai-tools/rag-search.md): How Summer Engine understands and indexes your entire project
- [Subagents](https://docs.summerengine.com/ai-tools/subagents.md): Specialized AI assistants that can run in parallel and keep context focused
- [Creating Games on Crafty](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk.md): Crafty is a powerful platform layer that provides multiplayer, persistence, and economy features. You bring the game, we bring the infrastructure.
- [AI Agent Playbook](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/ai-agent-playbook.md): Production contract for AI-generated Crafty integrations: platform-first framing, required outputs, and acceptance checks.
- [Banned APIs Reference](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/banned-apis-reference.md): Complete list of blocked APIs/patterns during Crafty submission, with rationale and safer alternatives.
- [Build Your First Crafty Game](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/build-your-first-crafty-game.md): Golden path: integrate Crafty platform APIs into a simple game, then test, export, and submit.
- [Crafty Singleton](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/crafty.md): Platform entrypoint for multiplayer runtime features: lifecycle helpers, players, spawning, context checks, and subsystems.
- [CraftyGame](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/crafty-game.md): Required base class that connects your game to the Crafty platform lifecycle.
- [CraftyPlayer](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/crafty-player.md): Game-agnostic player contract: peer identity, synced state, and server-read input. Use CraftyCharacter3D for built-in 3D character behavior.
- [Exporting and Uploading Your Game](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/exporting-and-uploading-your-game.md): Export a game-only .pck, upload it for review, and understand exactly what validation runs on submission.
- [Guide: Making A 2D Game Multiplayer](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/guides/making-a-2d-game-multiplayer.md): Integrate Crafty into a 2D game by extending CraftyPlayer and syncing your own state.
- [Guide: Making A Turn-Based Or Card Game Multiplayer](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/guides/making-a-turn-based-or-card-game-multiplayer.md): Use CraftyPlayer synced state for turn order, hand data, board state, and authoritative turn actions.
- [Game Guide: Multiplayer FFA (Coin Collector)](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/guides/multiplayer-ffa-coin-collector.md): How to make a 3D action game multiplayer on Crafty using the optional CraftyCharacter3D template.
- [Game Guide: Multiplayer with Persistence (RPG/Quest)](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/guides/multiplayer-persistence-rpg.md): How to add persistence and economy to a multiplayer game using Crafty.data and Crafty.economy.
- [Game Guide: Team-Based Multiplayer](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/guides/team-based-game.md): How to build team modes with Crafty.teams and Crafty.score, independent of genre.
- [manifest.json Reference](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/manifest-json-reference.md): Complete manifest.json field reference for Crafty games: required keys, optional keys, and validated examples.
- [Submission Guide](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/submission-guide.md): How to export .pck, pass static analysis, upload to playcrafty.games, and understand review/update flow.
- [Subsystems and Signals](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/subsystems-signals.md): Optional platform modules (teams, score, data, economy, UI, audio, input) and runtime signals.
- [Testing Your Game Locally](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/crafty-sdk/testing-your-game-locally.md): Press play, launch server+client automatically, and test your Crafty game with production-like runtime behavior.
- [MCP API Reference](https://docs.summerengine.com/api-reference/mcp.md): Summer Engine MCP API. Connect Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf. 23 tools for scene, debug, project.
- [AI Asset Generation](https://docs.summerengine.com/art-system/ai-generation.md): Create, upload, organize, and import game assets (AI-generated or your own) directly into your games
- [Asset Collections](https://docs.summerengine.com/art-system/collections.md): Organize and manage your favorite game assets with collections
- [Summer Studio](https://docs.summerengine.com/art-system/gallery.md): Browse, search, and discover game assets created by the Summer community
- [Asset Licensing Guide](https://docs.summerengine.com/art-system/licensing.md): Understanding licensing options for game assets in Summer
- [Summer Studio](https://docs.summerengine.com/art-system/overview.md): Create, share, and discover game assets with AI-powered generation
- [Auto](https://docs.summerengine.com/auto-mode/auto.md): Balanced quality and speed for everyday tasks
- [Models](https://docs.summerengine.com/auto-mode/models.md): Individual models you can pick directly on paid plans
- [Premium](https://docs.summerengine.com/auto-mode/premium.md): The most capable models, for the most complex tasks
- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.summerengine.com/desktop/troubleshooting.md): Solutions to common Summer Engine issues
- [Account & Billing](https://docs.summerengine.com/essentials/account-billing.md): Manage your Summer account, subscription, billing, and spend limits
- [Authentication](https://docs.summerengine.com/essentials/authentication.md): Set up your Summer Engine account and API access
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://docs.summerengine.com/essentials/faq.md): Answers to common questions about Summer. Browse by topic or search.
- [Your First AI Chat](https://docs.summerengine.com/essentials/first-chat.md): Learn how to use Summer Engine's AI to build game elements through conversation
- [Installation](https://docs.summerengine.com/essentials/installation.md): Download and install Summer on your machine
- [Pricing](https://docs.summerengine.com/essentials/pricing.md): Summer Engine plans, included usage, MCP limits, and what happens when you hit your limit
- [Connect Your Project to GitHub](https://docs.summerengine.com/guides/github-from-changes-dock.md): Create a GitHub repository, connect it to your Summer project from the Changes dock workflow, and safely commit, push, and sync changes.
- [Large Codebases](https://docs.summerengine.com/guides/large-codebases.md): Strategies for working effectively with large projects in Summer Engine
- [Web Development with Summer Engine](https://docs.summerengine.com/guides/web-development.md): Using Summer Engine for web game development and browser-based projects
- [Working with Context](https://docs.summerengine.com/guides/working-with-context.md): How to provide effective context to Summer Engine's AI for better results
- [Working with Documentation](https://docs.summerengine.com/guides/working-with-documentation.md): Leverage documentation effectively in Summer Engine through external sources and internal context
- [Welcome to Summer Engine](https://docs.summerengine.com/index.md): The AI game engine. Build games with your favorite IDE through MCP, CLI, API.
- [Can I make AAA games with Summer?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/aaa-games.md): Summer is designed for indie and mid-scale projects. Sweet spot: 3-12 months for projects that traditionally take 1-7 years.
- [How good are AI-generated assets?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/ai-asset-quality.md): Great for prototyping and indie games. Learn the tradeoffs and when to use human artists.
- [Can I make a game with just AI, no coding?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/ai-game-dev.md): Yes. Describe what you want and Summer Engine writes the code. AI game dev and vibe coding for games.
- [Which AI models does Summer use?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/ai-models.md): Claude, GPT-5, Gemini, Meshy, ElevenLabs, and more. Choose your models in settings.
- [What are the limitations of AI operations?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/ai-operations-limitations.md): AI changes go through safe APIs. Some tasks still require manual work. Learn what works well and what doesn't.
- [Is Summer for beginners or professionals?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/beginners-or-professionals.md): Summer is for everyone. Vibe coders and professional developers alike.
- [Can I use my own assets?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/custom-assets.md): Yes. Import your own 2D art, 3D models, and audio. AI generation is optional.
- [How do I export to mobile (iOS and Android)?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/export-mobile.md): Enable ETC2 ASTC texture format, create mobile export preset, configure signing. iOS requires Mac and Apple Developer account.
- [Is Summer Engine compatible with my existing project?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/godot-compatibility.md): Yes. Open your project and continue working with AI assistance. No conversion required.
- [What if I have existing projects?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/godot-projects.md): They work perfectly. Open them in Summer and continue development. All scenes, scripts, and plugins work as before.
- [What's the learning curve?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/learning-curve.md): Gentle to advanced. Vibe coding has near-zero curve. Master the engine with AI as your tutor.
- [Does Summer support multiplayer games?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/multiplayer.md): Yes, with limitations. Basic multiplayer networking works with AI assistance.
- [How do I get started with no game dev experience?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/no-experience.md): Download Summer Engine, create a project, describe what you want. No coding required. AI does the rest.
- [Is Summer free?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/pricing.md): Free to download and try. Free tier with core AI features. Premium features available through subscription.
- [Is my code safe?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/privacy-and-code-safety.md): Privacy Mode is a Pro feature. When enabled, we guarantee that code data is never stored by our model providers or used for training.
- [Has Summer been used for production games?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/production-games.md): Yes. We shipped Don't Pray on Steam in 2.5 months. It's a commercial product.
- [How does project intelligence work?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/project-intelligence.md): AI indexes and understands your entire codebase, scenes, assets, and relationships automatically.
- [How do I publish to Steam?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/publish-steam.md): Export your game, then submit to Steam. $100 Steam Direct fee, 1-3 day approval. Full guide inside.
- [How do specialist agents work?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/specialist-agents.md): Expert AI agents for 3D modeling, audio design, and complex systems. Brought in on demand.
- [What makes Summer Engine different from using ChatGPT?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/summer-vs-chatgpt.md): Unified experience, safe operations, specialist agents, and project intelligence. AI directly modifies your game.
- [How does Summer compare to other AI game tools?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/summer-vs-other-tools.md): Summer is a full game engine, not an AI addon. Deeper integration, better context, safer operations.
- [How do I get support?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/support.md): Founders respond personally. Email, Discord, and more.
- [How does Unity or Unreal migration work?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/unity-unreal-migration.md): Use AI to research your project, create a plan, then rebuild in Summer Engine. Fresh projects: easy. Large projects: more planning.
- [Can I use Summer Engine for web games?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/web-games.md): Yes. Export to HTML5/WebAssembly. Deploy to itch.io, your website, or any static host.
- [What is Summer Engine?](https://docs.summerengine.com/knowledge-base/what-is-summer.md): The AI game engine. Build games by describing them in natural language.
- [Antigravity Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/antigravity.md): Add Summer Engine's MCP server to Antigravity. Build games with Google's AI-powered IDE.
- [Building a Game with MCP](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/building-a-game.md): Step-by-step guide for AI agents: how to build a complete game using Summer Engine's MCP tools.
- [Claude Code Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/claude-code.md): Add Summer Engine's MCP server to Claude Code. Build games with Claude's coding assistant.
- [CLI Quick Start](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/cli.md): Install Summer Engine, create projects, run the engine, and connect your IDE. Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf use the MCP to control Summer Engine.
- [CLI Reference](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/cli-reference.md): Complete reference for the Summer Engine CLI. Install, login, run, create, and more.
- [Codex Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/codex.md): Add Summer Engine's MCP server to Codex. Build games with OpenAI's AI coding assistant.
- [Cursor Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/cursor.md): Add Summer Engine's MCP server to Cursor in under a minute. One-click or manual configuration.
- [MCP: Build Games with AI](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/overview.md): How to make games with AI, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Antigravity, Codex, VS Code, Zed. Summer Engine MCP, CLI, and API. 23 tools.
- [MCP Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/setup.md): Connect Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Antigravity, Codex, VS Code, or Zed to Summer Engine. Build games from your favorite AI-powered IDE.
- [Skills](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/skills.md): Best-practice guides for AI agents building games with Summer Engine. Install GDScript patterns, FPS controllers, lighting, and more.
- [Tools Reference](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/tools-reference.md): All 23 Summer Engine MCP tools with parameters, value formats, and examples.
- [VS Code & GitHub Copilot Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/vscode.md): Add Summer Engine's MCP server to VS Code or GitHub Copilot. Build games with Microsoft's editor and Copilot's AI agent.
- [Windsurf Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/windsurf.md): Add Summer Engine's MCP server to Windsurf. Build games with Windsurf's AI coding assistant.
- [Zed Setup](https://docs.summerengine.com/mcp/zed.md): Add Summer Engine's MCP server to Zed. Build games with the fast, AI-powered editor.
- [Migrating from Godot](https://docs.summerengine.com/migration/godot.md): How to transition from Godot to Summer Engine
- [Console Publishing](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/consoles.md): Guide to releasing your game on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox
- [Publishing to itch.io](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/itch-io.md): Quick and easy indie game publishing with no approval process
- [Testing Exported Builds](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/local-testing.md): How to test your exported game locally before releasing to players
- [macOS Export Guide](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/macos-export.md): Step-by-step guide to exporting your game for Mac computers
- [Publishing Overview](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/overview.md): Everything you need to release your Summer Engine game to players
- [Publishing to Steam](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/steam.md): Complete guide to releasing your game on Steam with Summer Engine
- [Export Troubleshooting](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/troubleshooting.md): Solutions to common export and publishing problems
- [Windows Export Guide](https://docs.summerengine.com/publishing/windows-export.md): Step-by-step guide to exporting your game for Windows PCs
- [How do I make a game with Summer Agent?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/ai-game-dev.md): Build a complete game with Summer Agent in Summer Engine. Full AI assistance, no coding required.
- [How do I make an Android game with AI?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/android-game.md): Build and export an Android game with AI assistance. Publish to Google Play or other stores.
- [How do I make a console game with AI?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/console-game.md): Build a Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox game with AI assistance. Console export requires platform approval.
- [I have an existing project. How do I add Summer Engine?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/existing-godot.md): Open your existing project in Summer Engine and get AI assistance immediately. No conversion required.
- [How do I start a fresh project?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/fresh-project.md): Start from scratch and build your first AI-powered game in 5 minutes
- [How do I make an iOS game with AI?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/ios-game.md): Build and export an iPhone or iPad game with AI assistance. Publish to the App Store.
- [How do I make a Mac game with AI?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/mac-game.md): Build and export a macOS game with AI assistance. Supports Intel and Apple Silicon.
- [How do I make a PC game with AI?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/pc-game.md): Build and export a Windows game with AI assistance. From idea to playable .exe in minutes.
- [How do I make a PlayStation game with AI?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/playstation-game.md): Build and export a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 game with AI assistance. Requires PlayStation Partners approval.
- [How do I migrate from Unity to Summer Engine?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/unity-migration.md): Rebuild your Unity project in Summer Engine with AI assistance. Use AI to research your project, plan the migration, and rebuild.
- [How do I migrate from Unreal to Summer Engine?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/unreal-migration.md): Rebuild your Unreal project in Summer Engine with AI assistance. Use AI to research your project, make a plan, and rebuild.
- [How do I make a web game with AI?](https://docs.summerengine.com/quickstarts/web-game.md): Create a browser-playable game with AI assistance. Export to HTML5/WebAssembly for itch.io, your website, or anywhere.
- [Security Overview](https://docs.summerengine.com/security/overview.md): How Summer Engine protects your code and data
- [Privacy Mode](https://docs.summerengine.com/security/privacy-mode.md): Zero data retention with our model providers, available on all paid plans

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