# Generate a modular agent sprite

Argument: `$ARGUMENTS` is `component animation` (for example `armor_vest idle`).

1. Read `assets/agents/catalog.yaml`. Do not invent dimensions or direction order.
2. Run `python tools/agent_assets.py prompt <component> <animation>` and use that exact art brief.
3. Prefer the local Blender pipeline. Create the shared rig once if missing:
   `python tools/agent_assets.py blender-init`. Render the requested aligned layer with:
   `python tools/agent_assets.py blender-render <component> <animation>`.
   Blender is at `C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Blender 5.2\blender.exe` and the
   CLI finds it automatically (or accepts `--blender`). Never create a separate scene,
   camera, scale or rig for equipment.
   For a whole requested loadout or release set use
   `python tools/agent_assets.py blender-render-all <components...> --animations idle walk attack`;
   existing sheets are cached unless `--force` is explicitly requested.
4. If a raster image generator is available, request one 4x2 magenta-key board per animation frame, then run `python tools/agent_assets.py ingest <component> <animation> <boards...>` in frame order. Never hand-crop cells.
5. Run `python tools/agent_assets.py validate --strict`, then
   `powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File tools/build_agent_assets.ps1`.
6. Inspect only with SpriteForge `validate` and `ascii`; do not open every generated frame. A human may request a contact sheet.

Visual lock: lean realistic covert operator, fitted dark sci-fi gear, Splinter Cell / Metal Gear / STALKER silhouette. Never bulky power armor, astronaut, space marine, chibi or Among Us. Canvas is 70x90 per direction, Diablo-style isometric orthographic view.