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shrinko

pypi.org·Infrastructure

shrinko is an open-source command-line tool designed for Pico-8 and Picotron game developers. It enables users to minify (shrink) game cartridges, perform linting, convert formats, and export assets. The tool streamlines cartridge optimization and processing workflows for creators working with these fantasy consoles.

Open SourceMIT
CLI
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Visit PyPI↗
⭐172
stars
🍴11
forks
✓5
features
📅2022
since

Overview

5 features

In the CLI tools & terminal space, shrinko takes a focused approach. It focuses on automating the minification and processing of Pico-8 and Picotron carts for developers and creators. shrinko is an open-source project aimed at pico-8 and Picotron game developers. The project is open source (MIT). shrinko is available on the command line.

thisismypassport builds and maintains shrinko, and the product first shipped in 2022. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 172 stars and 3 commits in the last 90 days. Across PulseGate's embedding index, shrinko has few near neighbours, marking it as relatively distinct. Among its 5 catalogued features are cart minification, linting, and format conversion.

  • ✓Cart minification
  • ✓Linting
  • ✓Format conversion
  • ✓Export tools
  • ✓Command-line interface

Tags

pico8-supportpicotron-toolscartridge-minificationgame-lintingformat-conversion

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Runs on
CLI

Trust & compliance

LicenseMIT
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Open Source✓ Free tier✓ GitHub · ★ 172✓ Active maintenance

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJul 5, 6:06 AM

    shrinko discovered by the PulseGate indexer

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Frequently asked questions about shrinko

What is shrinko?
Shrinko focuses on automating the minification and processing of Pico-8 and Picotron carts for developers and creators. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use shrinko?
shrinko is an open-source project built for pico-8 and Picotron game developers.
Does shrinko have a free plan?
Yes — shrinko is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does shrinko run on?
shrinko runs on the command line.
Is shrinko still active?
PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify shrinko as active. The GitHub repository shows 3 commits in the last 90 days.
What tools are similar to shrinko?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include TokenShrinkWrapper, slim-shady, and ShrinkIt.TokenShrinkWrapperslim-shadyShrinkIt
Who develops shrinko?
shrinko is developed by thisismypassport.
How long has shrinko been around?
shrinko first shipped in 2022.

At a glance

Platforms
Cli
Languages
English
Open source
Yes · ★ 172
License
MIT
First seen
Sep 12, 2022
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
Pico-8 and Picotron game developers
Model
Open source
Solves
Automating the minification and processing of Pico-8 and Picotron carts for developers and creators.

Developer

thisismypassport
Team
↗ GitHub

Open source

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⭐ Stars
172
🍴 Forks
11
Open issues
10
Last commit
1w ago
Commits 90d
3
Contributors
6
Authorship
Team
Default branch
main
Latest release
latest · 9mo ago

PulseGate index

Confidence
Low · 64
Indexed
Jul 5, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Sep 2022
Last seen
1w ago
Freshness
Unknown
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmr7e1hr40ejeywsag80wygiu
Slug
shrinko-pypi-org
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jul 5, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jul 5, 2026
Canonical URL
https://pypi.org/project/shrinko

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