# `com.labelixa/zpl` on anlyon.dev

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- Page: https://anlyon.dev/servers/com.labelixa/zpl
- JSON: https://anlyon.dev/api/v1/servers/com.labelixa/zpl
- Version: 0.5.0 (active)
- Publisher: com.labelixa (domain proven to the MCP Registry)
- Runs: remote (streamable-http), local (npm)
- Sign-in to list tools: none
- Repository: https://github.com/Labelixa/labelixa-mcp
- Metadata from the official MCP Registry, synced 2026-10-21T17:58:05.442Z

Title and description, as the publisher wrote them:

```untrusted-server-text
Labelixa
Thermal label MCP server: render, validate, debug and convert ZPL, EPL, TSPL and CPCL labels.
```

Scanned 2026-10-21T18:35:00.160Z over streamable-http.

**22 tools: 9 change things and 13 only read.**

| Group | Class | Tools | Claude Code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Deletes or cancels | destructive | 0 | deny |
| Can't be undone | irreversible | 0 | ask |
| Changes things | write | 9 | ask |
| Only reads | read | 13 | allow |

## Exfil surface

No private-data -> untrusted-input -> outbound path in this server alone: no tool is tagged private-data or outbound.

| Tag | Meaning | Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| private-data | Reads files, mail, messages, databases, secrets, calendars or repositories. | none |
| untrusted-input | Brings in text someone else can write: web pages, inbound email, messages, issues and comments. | `mcp__zpl__template_get` |
| outbound | Can carry data to people or systems: it sends, posts or publishes, or takes a recipient, channel or URL. | none |

## Findings

- **warn** Annotations that disagree with the tool in `zpl_command_help` ([annotation-conflict](https://anlyon.dev/methodology#annotation-conflict))

```untrusted-server-text
The server marks "zpl_command_help" read-only (readOnlyHint: true), and its own name, description or input give the class "write".

annotations: {"readOnlyHint":true,"destructiveHint":false,"idempotentHint":true,"openWorldHint":false}; The description's first verb is "explain": a word for reading.
```

- **warn** Annotations that disagree with the tool in `barcode_png` ([annotation-conflict](https://anlyon.dev/methodology#annotation-conflict))

```untrusted-server-text
The server marks "barcode_png" read-only (readOnlyHint: true), and its own name, description or input give the class "write".

annotations: {"readOnlyHint":true,"destructiveHint":false,"idempotentHint":true,"openWorldHint":false}; The description's first verb is "generate": a word for a change.
```

- **warn** Annotations that disagree with the tool in `language_detect` ([annotation-conflict](https://anlyon.dev/methodology#annotation-conflict))

```untrusted-server-text
The server marks "language_detect" read-only (readOnlyHint: true), and its own name, description or input give the class "write".

annotations: {"readOnlyHint":true,"destructiveHint":false,"idempotentHint":true,"openWorldHint":false}; The input takes a statement or command to run (input.code), which can change anything it can reach.
```

- **warn** Annotations that disagree with the tool in `convert_zpl_dpi` ([annotation-conflict](https://anlyon.dev/methodology#annotation-conflict))

```untrusted-server-text
The server marks "convert_zpl_dpi" read-only (readOnlyHint: true), and its own name, description or input give the class "write".

annotations: {"readOnlyHint":true,"destructiveHint":false,"idempotentHint":true,"openWorldHint":false}; The name "convert_zpl_dpi" says "convert": a word for a change.
```

- **warn** Annotations that disagree with the tool in `image_to_zpl` ([annotation-conflict](https://anlyon.dev/methodology#annotation-conflict))

```untrusted-server-text
The server marks "image_to_zpl" read-only (readOnlyHint: true), and its own name, description or input give the class "write".

annotations: {"readOnlyHint":true,"destructiveHint":false,"idempotentHint":true,"openWorldHint":false}; The description's first verb is "convert": a word for a change.
```


## Changes things (9)

Creates or changes something that can be changed back. Claude Code: ask.

### `barcode_png`

- The description's first verb is "generate": a word for a change.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
- Findings: warn annotation-conflict

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Generate a single barcode as a PNG image (Code 128, QR, DataMatrix, EAN-13, UPC-A, PDF417 and more). For a full label with text and layout, write ZPL and use zpl_preview instead.
```

### `barcode_verify`

- Nothing in its name or description says what it does, so it is counted as a write.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Decode barcodes from a photo or scan of a PRINTED label (PNG, JPEG, BMP or GIF) and report what a software decoder reads back. Honest by design: 'read' does not guarantee every handheld scanner will read it, and 'not read' does not condemn the label (photo angle/focus matter) — the response says so.
```

### `bulk_submit`

- The name "bulk_submit" says "submit": a word for a change.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Submit a bulk label production job: one ZPL template with {{variable}} placeholders plus data rows (one object per label). Requires an API key whose plan includes bulk jobs. Quota is charged UPFRONT, one operation per row, and failed rows are not refunded; rows per job are capped by plan. Returns the job id — check bulk_status (small jobs usually finish within seconds).
```

### `convert_zpl_dpi`

- The name "convert_zpl_dpi" says "convert": a word for a change.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
- Findings: warn annotation-conflict

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Rescale ZPL between printer resolutions (203/300/600 DPI): coordinates, fonts, barcode module width and label size are scaled. Embedded ^GF/~DG image data is NOT scaled; the response says so instead of silently passing it through.
```

### `image_to_zpl`

- The description's first verb is "convert": a word for a change.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
- Findings: warn annotation-conflict

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Convert an image (PNG, JPEG, BMP or GIF, max 200 KB) to a ZPL ^GF graphic command. Returns the ZPL plus measured dimensions and the physical print size at the chosen density. PDF input is REST-only (/v1/graphics).
```

### `language_detect`

- The input takes a statement or command to run (input.code), which can change anything it can reach.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
- Findings: warn annotation-conflict

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Detect which printer language raw label code is written in (ZPL, EPL, TSPL or CPCL). Heuristic: returns the language plus a confidence TIER (high/medium/low) and signal codes — not a probability.
```

### `save_label`

- The name "save_label" says "save": a word for a change.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Save a ZPL label to a Labelixa account so it can be edited, versioned and printed later. With an API key the label is saved immediately and the saved label id is returned. Without a key the label is held for 24 hours and a one-time link is returned: the user opens it, signs in (free account is enough) and the label lands in their account. Nothing else is stored for anonymous calls.
```

### `zpl_command_help`

- The description's first verb is "explain": a word for reading.
- The input takes a statement or command to run (input.command), which can change anything it can reach.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
- Findings: warn annotation-conflict

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Explain a single ZPL command: syntax, parameters with types/ranges/options, a fragment example and whether the Labelixa renderer draws it. Data comes from the same catalog that powers the public command reference pages.
```

### `zpl_compatibility`

- Nothing in its name or description says what it does, so it is counted as a write.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Compatibility RISK analysis of ZPL code against a specific printer model, given as manufacturer/model (e.g. 'zebra/zd421'). NOT an emulator and never says 'it works': reports the model's language posture with evidence level and size-rule findings.
```

## Only reads (13)

Looks things up and changes nothing. Claude Code: allow.

### `bulk_list`

- The name "bulk_list" says "list": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
List your recent bulk jobs (id, state, error class, timestamps), newest first. Useful to recover a lost job id; details via bulk_status.
```

### `bulk_status`

- The name "bulk_status" says "status": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Status of one bulk job you own: state, attempt count and — when finished — the summary with produced count and per-row failures (row number + reason; failed rows never block the rest). Finished outputs stay downloadable for 7 days via the REST endpoint the response names.
```

### `cpcl_preview`

- The name "cpcl_preview" says "preview": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Render CPCL label code and return a PNG preview. The preview assumes 203 dpi and is an interpretation of the CPCL manual covering a core command subset — no physical printer validation. `labels` in the response is the TOTAL number of labels the stream prints (a stream may contain several, each ended by `PRINT`); pass `index` to render a different one.
```

### `cpcl_validate`

- The name "cpcl_validate" says "validate": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Lint CPCL label code and return positioned findings with severity as JSON. Checks the command set Labelixa implements from the CPCL manual — a clean result is not a guarantee that a specific printer accepts the job. Run this before cpcl_preview; if you are not sure which language the code is, call language_detect first.
```

### `epl_preview`

- The name "epl_preview" says "preview": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Render EPL/EPL2 label code and return a PNG preview. The preview assumes 203 dpi and is an interpretation of the EPL2 manual covering a core command subset — no physical printer validation. `labels` in the response is the TOTAL number of labels the stream prints (a stream may contain several, each ended by `P`); pass `index` to render a different one.
```

### `epl_validate`

- The name "epl_validate" says "validate": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Lint EPL/EPL2 label code and return positioned findings with severity as JSON. Checks the command set Labelixa implements from the EPL2 manual — a clean result is not a guarantee that a specific printer accepts the job. Run this before epl_preview; if you are not sure which language the code is, call language_detect first.
```

### `explain_zpl`

- The name "explain_zpl" says "explain": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Human-readable health REPORT for a finished ZPL label, with a 0-100 score: sectioned findings (syntax, size/DPI, orientation, barcodes, fonts, graphics memory, job behaviour); sections that cannot be assessed say so and are excluded from the score. Use it to review or explain a label to a person; for a quick pass/fail check while editing, use zpl_validate instead.
```

### `template_get`

- The name "template_get" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The description's first sentence says "fetch" and "url": it reads web pages, which anyone can write.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Fetch one catalog template: metadata, preview image URL and — for non-premium templates — the ZPL source, ready for zpl_preview. Premium templates return metadata for everyone; their ZPL source requires an API key whose plan includes the premium-template feature (same rule as the website).
```

### `template_list`

- The name "template_list" says "list": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
List Labelixa's first-party label template catalog: id, English name, category, size/density and tags. Read-only product content (no tenant data). Fetch one with template_get; render its ZPL with zpl_preview.
```

### `tspl_preview`

- The name "tspl_preview" says "preview": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Render TSPL/TSPL2 label code and return a PNG preview. The preview assumes 203 dpi and is an interpretation of the TSPL manual covering a core command subset — no physical printer validation. `labels` in the response is the TOTAL number of labels the stream prints (a stream may contain several, each ended by `PRINT`); pass `index` to render a different one.
```

### `tspl_validate`

- The name "tspl_validate" says "validate": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Lint TSPL/TSPL2 label code and return positioned findings with severity as JSON. Checks the command set Labelixa implements from the TSPL2 manual — a clean result is not a guarantee that a specific printer accepts the job. Run this before tspl_preview; if you are not sure which language the code is, call language_detect first.
```

### `zpl_preview`

- The name "zpl_preview" says "preview": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Render ZPL label code and return the label as a PNG image. Use this to SEE what ZPL output looks like — LLMs can write ZPL but cannot otherwise verify the visual result. One call renders one label (use `index` to pick a label from a multi-label stream). The result also carries an 'Open this label in the Labelixa editor' link the user can click to edit, save or share the label.
```

### `zpl_validate`

- The name "zpl_validate" says "validate": a word for reading.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Pass/fail lint for ZPL — machine-readable diagnostics with line/column, code and severity: unknown commands, missing ^FS, out-of-range parameters, fields outside the label. Fast; run it before zpl_preview whenever you generate or edit ZPL. For a human-readable report with a score, use explain_zpl instead.
```

## Claude Code permissions

For `.claude/settings.json`, assuming the server is installed as `zpl`:

```json
{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "mcp__zpl__zpl_preview",
      "mcp__zpl__zpl_validate",
      "mcp__zpl__epl_validate",
      "mcp__zpl__tspl_validate",
      "mcp__zpl__cpcl_validate",
      "mcp__zpl__explain_zpl",
      "mcp__zpl__template_list",
      "mcp__zpl__template_get",
      "mcp__zpl__epl_preview",
      "mcp__zpl__tspl_preview",
      "mcp__zpl__cpcl_preview",
      "mcp__zpl__bulk_status",
      "mcp__zpl__bulk_list"
    ],
    "ask": [
      "mcp__zpl__zpl_command_help",
      "mcp__zpl__barcode_png",
      "mcp__zpl__language_detect",
      "mcp__zpl__convert_zpl_dpi",
      "mcp__zpl__save_label",
      "mcp__zpl__image_to_zpl",
      "mcp__zpl__barcode_verify",
      "mcp__zpl__zpl_compatibility",
      "mcp__zpl__bulk_submit"
    ],
    "deny": []
  }
}
```

Capability tags behind the rules (a read tagged outbound is asked about):

- `mcp__zpl__template_get`: untrusted-input

## Remote posture

What an anonymous client saw at the remote endpoint, last 2026-10-22T14:35:09.649Z, unchanged since 2026-10-22T14:35:09.649Z. No credentials were sent and no tool was called. Values are shown as the endpoint returned them. Method: https://anlyon.dev/methodology#remote-posture

| Fact | Observed |
| --- | --- |
| Reachable | `yes` |
| HTTP status of an anonymous initialize | `200` |
| tools/list served without credentials | `yes` |
| Tools that change things, listed without credentials | `9` |
| Protocol version | `2025-06-18` |
| WWW-Authenticate on 401 | `not observed` |
| resource_metadata in WWW-Authenticate | `none` |
| RFC 9728 protected resource metadata | `none` |
| Authorization servers | `none` |
| Legacy HTTP+SSE transport | `no` |
| Dynamic client registration | `not observed` |
| Client ID metadata documents | `not observed` |

- **warn** Tools that change things, listed to anyone ([unauth-remote-writes](https://anlyon.dev/methodology#unauth-remote-writes))

```untrusted-server-text
The endpoint served tools/list without credentials, and the list has 9 tools that change things (9 write). Whether a call also works without credentials was not tested: tools are never called.

https://api.labelixa.com/mcp: tools/list returned 22 tools to an anonymous client, including zpl_command_help (write), barcode_png (write), language_detect (write), convert_zpl_dpi (write), save_label (write) and 4 more
```