Comparison
MCPControl vs after-effects-mcp
Verdict
Pick MCPControl if mCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities; 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 | MCPControl | after-effects-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (241d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (133d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings 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
- MCPControl
- MCP server for Windows OS automation
- after-effects-mcp
- MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript
Stars
- MCPControl
- 331
- after-effects-mcp
- 541
Forks
- MCPControl
- 52
- after-effects-mcp
- 106
Open issues
- MCPControl
- 41
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
Language
- MCPControl
- TypeScript
- after-effects-mcp
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- MCPControl
- MCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities.
- 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
- MCPControl
- -
- after-effects-mcp
- -
Runtime
- MCPControl
- -
- after-effects-mcp
- -
License
- MCPControl
- MIT
- after-effects-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- MCPControl
- Dec 2, 2025
- after-effects-mcp
- Apr 1, 2026
Categories
- MCPControl
- Developer Tools
- after-effects-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- MCPControl
- 241d
- after-effects-mcp
- 133d
Open issues (now)
- MCPControl
- 41
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
Owner type
- MCPControl
- Organization
- after-effects-mcp
- User
Full report
- MCPControl
- Trust report
- after-effects-mcp
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · MCPControl: Node.js runtime · after-effects-mcp: Node.js runtime
Choose MCPControl if…
- MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to MCPControl: ai, claude, computer-control, os-automation.
- You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
When NOT to use MCPControl
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows.
- When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
Choose after-effects-mcp if…
- after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; MCPControl is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, mcp.
- 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 (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Dec 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 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: MCPControl 331 · after-effects-mcp 541 (synced Aug 1, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between MCPControl and after-effects-mcp?
- MCPControl: MCP server for Windows OS automation. 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 MCPControl over after-effects-mcp?
- Choose MCPControl over after-effects-mcp when MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript; Tags unique to MCPControl: ai, claude, computer-control, os-automation; You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
- When should I choose after-effects-mcp over MCPControl?
- Choose after-effects-mcp over MCPControl when after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; MCPControl is TypeScript; Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, mcp; When enhancing script-based productivity in After Effects for precise remote control tasks via Model Context Protocol.
- When should I avoid MCPControl?
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows. When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
- 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 MCPControl or after-effects-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- after-effects-mcp has more GitHub stars (541 vs 331). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are MCPControl and after-effects-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (MCPControl: MIT, after-effects-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to MCPControl or after-effects-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at MCPControl alternatives and after-effects-mcp alternatives (MCPControl 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, MCPControl or after-effects-mcp?
- MCPControl: Slowing. 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 MCPControl and after-effects-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: MCPControl trust report; after-effects-mcp trust report.