after effects mcp
npxVerifiedThe After Effects MCP server allows AI agents to remotely control Adobe After Effects via ExtendScript. It exposes compositions, text, shapes, solids, and properties for manipulation. Connects directly to After Effects' scripting API. Useful for developers automating video editing workflows or integrating After Effects into larger automation pipelines.
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Overview
The After Effects MCP server allows AI agents to remotely control Adobe After Effects via ExtendScript. It exposes compositions, text, shapes, solids, and properties for manipulation. Connects directly to After Effects' scripting API. Useful for developers automating video editing workflows or integrating After Effects into larger automation pipelines.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y after-effects-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dakkshin-after-effects-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y after-effects-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from after effects mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in after effects mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in after effects mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in after effects mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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