Comparison
mcp vs after-effects-mcp
Verdict
Pick mcp if mCP provides open-source implementations of servers and clients for Model Context Protocol tailored for AWS, supporting Python; pick after-effects-mcp if after-effects-mcp is an MCP Server extension for Adobe After Effects to enable remote control via ExtendScript with support for JavaScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp | after-effects-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Slowing (133d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 2w · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- mcp
- Open source MCP Servers for AWS
- after-effects-mcp
- MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript
Stars
- mcp
- 9.5k
- after-effects-mcp
- 541
Forks
- mcp
- 1.7k
- after-effects-mcp
- 106
Open issues
- mcp
- 326
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
Language
- mcp
- Python
- after-effects-mcp
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- mcp
- MCP provides open-source implementations of servers and clients for Model Context Protocol tailored for AWS, supporting Python.
- after-effects-mcp
- after-effects-mcp is an MCP Server extension for Adobe After Effects to enable remote control via ExtendScript with support for JavaScript.
Persona
- mcp
- -
- after-effects-mcp
- -
Runtime
- mcp
- -
- after-effects-mcp
- -
License
- mcp
- Distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing free use, modification and distribution but with no warranty.
- after-effects-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- mcp
- Jul 25, 2026
- after-effects-mcp
- Apr 1, 2026
Categories
- mcp
- Inference & Serving
- after-effects-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp
- Very active (96%)
- after-effects-mcp
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- mcp
- 1d
- after-effects-mcp
- 133d
Open issues (now)
- mcp
- 326
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
Owner type
- mcp
- Organization
- after-effects-mcp
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- mcp
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- after-effects-mcp
- Published findings
Full report
- mcp
- Trust report
- after-effects-mcp
- Trust report
Choose mcp if…
- mcp is primarily Python; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript.
- License: mcp is Apache-2.0, after-effects-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp: aws, modelcontextprotocol.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you need an open-source solution specifically designed to work with the AWS environment for deploying and managing model context protocols.
When NOT to use mcp
- Avoid MCP if your application does not run within an AWS ecosystem, as its integration with AWS-specific components may offer limited utility outside this environment.
- Do not use mcp if your primary development language is not Python, given that the service implementations are exclusively in Python and may require substantial adaptation for other languages.
Choose after-effects-mcp if…
- after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; mcp is Python.
- License: after-effects-mcp is MIT, mcp is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, model-context-protocol.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- after-effects-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- When enhancing script-based productivity in After Effects for precise remote control tasks via Model Context Protocol
When NOT to use after-effects-mcp
- If focusing solely on local workflows without the need for dynamic, script-controlled changes from a remote location
- When project requirements are met with native controls and do not demand integration with the Model Context Protocol
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp) · observed Apr 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 9, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp 9.5k · after-effects-mcp 541 (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp and after-effects-mcp?
- mcp: Open source MCP Servers for AWS. after-effects-mcp: MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp over after-effects-mcp?
- Choose mcp over after-effects-mcp when mcp is primarily Python; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript; License: mcp is Apache-2.0, after-effects-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to mcp: aws, modelcontextprotocol; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need an open-source solution specifically designed to work with the AWS environment for deploying and managing model context protocols.
- When should I choose after-effects-mcp over mcp?
- Choose after-effects-mcp over mcp when after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; mcp is Python; License: after-effects-mcp is MIT, mcp is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, model-context-protocol; Also covers Developer Tools; after-effects-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; When enhancing script-based productivity in After Effects for precise remote control tasks via Model Context Protocol.
- When should I avoid mcp?
- Avoid MCP if your application does not run within an AWS ecosystem, as its integration with AWS-specific components may offer limited utility outside this environment. Do not use mcp if your primary development language is not Python, given that the service implementations are exclusively in Python and may require substantial adaptation for other languages.
- When should I avoid after-effects-mcp?
- If focusing solely on local workflows without the need for dynamic, script-controlled changes from a remote location When project requirements are met with native controls and do not demand integration with the Model Context Protocol
- Is mcp or after-effects-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- mcp has more GitHub stars (9,503 vs 541). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp and after-effects-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp: Apache-2.0, after-effects-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp or after-effects-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp alternatives and after-effects-mcp alternatives (mcp markdown twin, after-effects-mcp markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, mcp or after-effects-mcp?
- mcp: Very active. after-effects-mcp: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for mcp and after-effects-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp trust report; after-effects-mcp trust report.