AssetHoard v0.2.3 adds local MCP server to its Rust desktop app for game devs

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AssetHoard, a local-first desktop asset manager for indie game developers, has released version 0.2.3. This update integrates a built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) server directly into the application, which is built with Rust and Tauri. The integrated server allows connected AI assistants to query and manipulate the user's asset library while the main app is running. The design ensures data integrity by preventing direct database access and keeping all changes synchronized with the main application interface. For security, the server operates only on the local loopback network, requires authentication, and has safeguards like user prompts for certain actions.

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