Comparison
after-effects-mcp vs mcp-language-server
Verdict
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; pick mcp-language-server if the mcp-language-server offers MCP enabled clients access to functions such as get definition, references, rename, and diagnostics.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | after-effects-mcp | mcp-language-server |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (133d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (147d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 2w · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- after-effects-mcp
- MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript
- mcp-language-server
- Provides MCP enabled clients with semantic tools for code understanding and manipulation
Stars
- after-effects-mcp
- 541
- mcp-language-server
- 1.6k
Forks
- after-effects-mcp
- 106
- mcp-language-server
- 138
Open issues
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
- mcp-language-server
- 64
Language
- after-effects-mcp
- JavaScript
- mcp-language-server
- Go
Adopt for
- 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.
- mcp-language-server
- The mcp-language-server offers MCP enabled clients access to functions such as get definition, references, rename, and diagnostics.
Persona
- after-effects-mcp
- -
- mcp-language-server
- -
Runtime
- after-effects-mcp
- -
- mcp-language-server
- -
License
- after-effects-mcp
- MIT
- mcp-language-server
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- after-effects-mcp
- Apr 1, 2026
- mcp-language-server
- Mar 1, 2026
Categories
- after-effects-mcp
- Developer Tools
- mcp-language-server
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- after-effects-mcp
- 133d
- mcp-language-server
- 147d
Open issues (now)
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
- mcp-language-server
- 64
OSV dependency advisories
- after-effects-mcp
- Published findings
- mcp-language-server
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- after-effects-mcp
- Trust report
- mcp-language-server
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · after-effects-mcp: Node.js runtime · mcp-language-server: Node.js runtime
Choose after-effects-mcp if…
- after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; mcp-language-server is Go.
- License: after-effects-mcp is MIT, mcp-language-server is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, motion-graphics.
- 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
Choose mcp-language-server if…
- mcp-language-server is primarily Go; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript.
- License: mcp-language-server is BSD-3-Clause, after-effects-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp-language-server: ai, language-server-protocol.
- Use when working on projects that leverage the Model Context Protocol for enhanced code understanding and manipulation capabilities.
When NOT to use mcp-language-server
- Avoid it if your workflow does not support or require the Model Context Protocol.
- Do not use when working in environments that mandate using a language server not based on Go, since mcp-language-server is written in Go.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (isaacphi/mcp-language-server) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (isaacphi/mcp-language-server) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (isaacphi/mcp-language-server) · observed Mar 1, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: after-effects-mcp 541 · mcp-language-server 1.6k (synced Aug 12, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between after-effects-mcp and mcp-language-server?
- after-effects-mcp: MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript. mcp-language-server: Provides MCP enabled clients with semantic tools for code understanding and manipulation. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose after-effects-mcp over mcp-language-server?
- Choose after-effects-mcp over mcp-language-server when after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; mcp-language-server is Go; License: after-effects-mcp is MIT, mcp-language-server is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, motion-graphics; 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 choose mcp-language-server over after-effects-mcp?
- Choose mcp-language-server over after-effects-mcp when mcp-language-server is primarily Go; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript; License: mcp-language-server is BSD-3-Clause, after-effects-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to mcp-language-server: ai, language-server-protocol; Use when working on projects that leverage the Model Context Protocol for enhanced code understanding and manipulation capabilities.
- 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
- When should I avoid mcp-language-server?
- Avoid it if your workflow does not support or require the Model Context Protocol. Do not use when working in environments that mandate using a language server not based on Go, since mcp-language-server is written in Go.
- Is after-effects-mcp or mcp-language-server more popular on GitHub?
- mcp-language-server has more GitHub stars (1,570 vs 541). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are after-effects-mcp and mcp-language-server open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (after-effects-mcp: MIT, mcp-language-server: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to after-effects-mcp or mcp-language-server?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at after-effects-mcp alternatives and mcp-language-server alternatives (after-effects-mcp markdown twin, mcp-language-server 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, after-effects-mcp or mcp-language-server?
- after-effects-mcp: Slowing. mcp-language-server: 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 after-effects-mcp and mcp-language-server?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: after-effects-mcp trust report; mcp-language-server trust report.