Comparison
after-effects-mcp vs Agent
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 Agent if agent is an agentic AI harness for Mac Desktops providing integrated local and cloud-based LLM access via Swift and Apple's ecosystem focusing on automation and scripting.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | after-effects-mcp | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (172d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Aug 9, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 23, 2026 · 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
- Agent
- Mac Agent for macOS 26: agentic AI harness for Mac Desktop with automation and scripting capabilities.
Stars
- after-effects-mcp
- 632
- Agent
- 616
Forks
- after-effects-mcp
- 125
- Agent
- 67
Open issues
- after-effects-mcp
- 22
- Agent
- 0
Language
- after-effects-mcp
- JavaScript
- Agent
- Swift
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.
- Agent
- Agent is an agentic AI harness for Mac Desktops providing integrated local and cloud-based LLM access via Swift and Apple's ecosystem focusing on automation and scripting.
Persona
- after-effects-mcp
- -
- Agent
- -
Runtime
- after-effects-mcp
- -
- Agent
- -
License
- after-effects-mcp
- MIT
- Agent
- MIT
Last pushed
- after-effects-mcp
- Apr 1, 2026
- Agent
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- after-effects-mcp
- Developer Tools
- Agent
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- after-effects-mcp
- Slowing (36%)
- Agent
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- after-effects-mcp
- 172d
- Agent
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- after-effects-mcp
- 22
- Agent
- 0
Stars delta
- after-effects-mcp
- +91 (30d)
- Agent
- +50 (30d)
Open issues delta
- after-effects-mcp
- +3 (30d)
- Agent
- -1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- after-effects-mcp
- Published findings
- Agent
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- after-effects-mcp
- Trust report
- Agent
- Trust report
Choose after-effects-mcp if…
- after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; Agent is Swift.
- Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, javascript, mcp, model-context-protocol.
- 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 Agent if…
- Agent is primarily Swift; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, coding, macos.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you are a developer working in the macOS environment and require seamless integration with Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode for automating tasks or rapid prototyping involving large language models.
When NOT to use Agent
- If you are primarily working on Windows or Linux platforms as Agent is specifically designed to work with MacOS features and APIs.
- When the project requires real-time interaction in environments that do not support Swift or where JavaScript/node.js solutions are preferred over Mac-native alternatives.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp) · observed Apr 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (macOS26/Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (macOS26/Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (macOS26/Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 23, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: after-effects-mcp 632 · Agent 616 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between after-effects-mcp and Agent?
- after-effects-mcp: MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript. Agent: Mac Agent for macOS 26: agentic AI harness for Mac Desktop with automation and scripting capabilities.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose after-effects-mcp over Agent?
- Choose after-effects-mcp over Agent when after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; Agent is Swift; Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, javascript, mcp, model-context-protocol; 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 Agent over after-effects-mcp?
- Choose Agent over after-effects-mcp when Agent is primarily Swift; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript; Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, coding, macos; Also covers AI Agents; When you are a developer working in the macOS environment and require seamless integration with Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode for automating tasks or rapid prototyping involving large language models.
- 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 Agent?
- If you are primarily working on Windows or Linux platforms as Agent is specifically designed to work with MacOS features and APIs. When the project requires real-time interaction in environments that do not support Swift or where JavaScript/node.js solutions are preferred over Mac-native alternatives.
- Is after-effects-mcp or Agent more popular on GitHub?
- after-effects-mcp has more GitHub stars (632 vs 616). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are after-effects-mcp and Agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (after-effects-mcp: MIT, Agent: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to after-effects-mcp or Agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at after-effects-mcp alternatives and Agent alternatives (after-effects-mcp markdown twin, Agent 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 Agent?
- after-effects-mcp: Slowing. Agent: Very active. 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 Agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: after-effects-mcp trust report; Agent trust report.