Art Debugger

Software-Only Art

A video sample of Bob 1.1 by Art Debugger

Discover interactive software art.

Not just created with code, but existing as code.

Welcome to a new form of digital art- where the artwork runs.

Every piece on this site is a fully functional, interactive software experience. These aren't static visuals or background processes. They’re living code, dynamic, responsive, and designed to be explored.

Art and technology as one

We’re used to technology hiding behind the scenes, quietly supporting the message.

But today, art and technology stand together, at the front.

Blockchain brought math into the spotlight. NFTs are built on that foundation.

Art Debugger has arrived to put technology and art together at the forefront, side by side.

Not just made with code. created as code.

Each piece is unique, dynamic, and waiting for you to discover what it hides.

A screenshot Art Debugger Bob 1.4 software window

Software as art. Art as software.

Each creation is a standalone program, often written in Python and delivered as a lightweight EXE.

No installation, no instructions. just run and explore.

They aren’t games.

They aren’t tools.

They’re digital artworks built to be experienced, not won.

What makes it different?

  • Pure code – no game engines, no graphics libraries.

  • Interactive & user-shaped - your input doesn’t just trigger a reaction. It becomes part of the artwork.

  • Buyers unlock secret layers - cheat codes that change the experience.

Features

  • Built from scratch, pixel by pixel, logic loop by loop.

  • Responsive to user input in unpredictable ways.

  • Designed to surprise, confuse, and delight.

  • You’ll never know what’s hidden… until you try.

A screenshot of python code

What makes it art?

  • The code itself is the medium.

  • There’s no “end” or “goal”. just experience.

  • There’s no single interpretation

  • The interaction itself becomes the artwork.

  • Each piece is both a performance and a puzzle.

NFT & Unlockables

A public “demo” version of each creation is available for personal exploration – free to download.

But NFT collectors receive exclusive access:

  • Access to the sealed original version of the software (hosted on IPFS via Web3.Storage).

  • Some versions include secret keyboard inputs (cheat codes). NFT holders receive a list of keys that unlock hidden changes.

  • Extended rights, including public display, livestream, performance, and commercial use (with attribution).

Access to both the original software and the cheat codes is secured through Art Debugger's Access. A custom tool we developed, which authenticates wallet ownership (MetaMask and WalletConnect supported).

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For full license terms, see the Legal page.

A screenshot of Art Debugger's Access

Secure Access with Art Debugger's Access

To keep original files private yet truly owned, we created Art Debugger's Access.

A wallet‑verified delivery layer that unlocks any IPFS‑hosted content only for its rightful holder (MetaMask & WalletConnect supported).

Learn more About Art Debugger's Access

Try it yourself

Want to experience software that doesn’t ask you to win, only to explore?

Start with a demo, and see where it takes you.

No login. No blockchain wallet required. Just download and run.

Creations and Downloads

About Art Debugger

Art Debugger is a sound designer, musician, and developer who lives at the crossroads of tech and art.

With a background in audio, music theory, art, electronics, science, and software, every creation is a fusion of logic, aesthetics, and surprise.

Questions? Contact me: artdebugger@gmail.com

Transparency Notice

During early testing, a short window existed where the original software files and cheat code lists were theoretically accessible to anyone who manually extracted the IPFS links from the token page on Manifold.
While access required technical knowledge and no NFTs were purchased at the time, the issue has since been resolved.
Today, all protected content is securely hosted through our Art Debugger's Access framework, which verifies NFT ownership using wallet authentication.
External platforms can no longer serve or preserve these files on their own.
As with any decentralized storage system, content that was briefly accessible may technically remain available to parties who accessed it during that time. We believe this is unlikely and are confident that our current access protections are robust.
Thank you for your understanding. We remain fully committed to transparency, security, and creative freedom.