a-y-ibrahim/after-effects-mcp

Overview

A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI clients like Claude control Adobe After Effects. It provides 47 tools for ExtendScript execution, background rendering, and deep project/layer inspection. Includes first-class support for Arabic, RTL, and multilingual text.

Best for

Best for
Developers and motion graphics artists who want to control After Effects through AI assistants

Use cases

• Automating repetitive After Effects tasks via natural language prompts
• Generating and executing ExtendScript for custom layer animations
• Inspecting project structure and layer properties through an AI assistant

Notes

A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI clients like Claude control Adobe After Effects. It provides 47 tools for ExtendScript execution, background rendering, and deep project/layer inspection. Includes first-class support for Arabic, RTL, and multilingual text.

0 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-07-04. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Automating repetitive After Effects tasks via natural language prompts
• Generating and executing ExtendScript for custom layer animations
• Inspecting project structure and layer properties through an AI assistant

Pros

• 47 tools cover a wide range of After Effects operations
• ExtendScript execution enables arbitrary scripted automation
• Background rendering allows non-blocking production workflows

Cons

• Requires a Model Context Protocol compatible AI client to operate
• Custom complex tasks may still need knowledge of ExtendScript
• New project with zero stars, community and documentation are limited

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