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.
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.
npx -y after-effects-mcpAdd this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"dakkshin-after-effects-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y after-effects-mcp"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from after effects mcp?"
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
"What resources are available in after effects mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in after effects mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"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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