Comparison
after-effects-mcp vs jadx-mcp-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 jadx-mcp-server if decision-Critical Facts for jadx-mcp-server.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | after-effects-mcp | jadx-mcp-server |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (133d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Steady (59d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1w · 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
- jadx-mcp-server
- MCP server for JADX-AI Plugin
Stars
- after-effects-mcp
- 541
- jadx-mcp-server
- 730
Forks
- after-effects-mcp
- 106
- jadx-mcp-server
- 116
Open issues
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
- jadx-mcp-server
- 3
Language
- after-effects-mcp
- JavaScript
- jadx-mcp-server
- Python
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.
- jadx-mcp-server
- Decision-Critical Facts for jadx-mcp-server
Persona
- after-effects-mcp
- -
- jadx-mcp-server
- -
Runtime
- after-effects-mcp
- -
- jadx-mcp-server
- -
License
- after-effects-mcp
- MIT
- jadx-mcp-server
- Licensed under Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- after-effects-mcp
- Apr 1, 2026
- jadx-mcp-server
- May 28, 2026
Categories
- after-effects-mcp
- Developer Tools
- jadx-mcp-server
- Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- after-effects-mcp
- Slowing (36%)
- jadx-mcp-server
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- after-effects-mcp
- 133d
- jadx-mcp-server
- 59d
Open issues (now)
- after-effects-mcp
- 19
- jadx-mcp-server
- 3
OSV dependency advisories
- after-effects-mcp
- Published findings
- jadx-mcp-server
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- after-effects-mcp
- Trust report
- jadx-mcp-server
- Trust report
Choose after-effects-mcp if…
- after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; jadx-mcp-server is Python.
- License: after-effects-mcp is MIT, jadx-mcp-server is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, mcp.
- 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
Choose jadx-mcp-server if…
- jadx-mcp-server is primarily Python; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript.
- License: jadx-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, after-effects-mcp is MIT.
- Requirements: Primarily developed for use with the JADX-AI Plugin; ensures compatibility when integrating AI capabilities into reverse engineering workflows..
- Tags unique to jadx-mcp-server: ai, android-hacking, android-reverse-engineering, application-security.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks.
- When you need to integrate AI-assisted functionalities into the process of reverse engineering Android applications with the JADX-AI Plugin.
When NOT to use jadx-mcp-server
- Not recommended for projects that require integration with non-Python environments, as it can lead to significant interoperability challenges.
- Avoid using this tool if you are looking for generalized AI frameworks not particularly focused on Android or reverse engineering tasks.
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 (zinja-coder/jadx-mcp-server) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (zinja-coder/jadx-mcp-server) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (zinja-coder/jadx-mcp-server) · observed May 28, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: after-effects-mcp 541 · jadx-mcp-server 730 (synced Aug 12, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between after-effects-mcp and jadx-mcp-server?
- after-effects-mcp: MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript. jadx-mcp-server: MCP server for JADX-AI Plugin. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose after-effects-mcp over jadx-mcp-server?
- Choose after-effects-mcp over jadx-mcp-server when after-effects-mcp is primarily JavaScript; jadx-mcp-server is Python; License: after-effects-mcp is MIT, jadx-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to after-effects-mcp: after-effects, automation, javascript, mcp; 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 choose jadx-mcp-server over after-effects-mcp?
- Choose jadx-mcp-server over after-effects-mcp when jadx-mcp-server is primarily Python; after-effects-mcp is JavaScript; License: jadx-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, after-effects-mcp is MIT; Requirements: Primarily developed for use with the JADX-AI Plugin; ensures compatibility when integrating AI capabilities into reverse engineering workflows.; Tags unique to jadx-mcp-server: ai, android-hacking, android-reverse-engineering, application-security; Also covers Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks; When you need to integrate AI-assisted functionalities into the process of reverse engineering Android applications with the JADX-AI Plugin.
- 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 jadx-mcp-server?
- Not recommended for projects that require integration with non-Python environments, as it can lead to significant interoperability challenges. Avoid using this tool if you are looking for generalized AI frameworks not particularly focused on Android or reverse engineering tasks.
- Is after-effects-mcp or jadx-mcp-server more popular on GitHub?
- jadx-mcp-server has more GitHub stars (730 vs 541). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are after-effects-mcp and jadx-mcp-server open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (after-effects-mcp: MIT, jadx-mcp-server: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to after-effects-mcp or jadx-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at after-effects-mcp alternatives and jadx-mcp-server alternatives (after-effects-mcp markdown twin, jadx-mcp-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 jadx-mcp-server?
- after-effects-mcp: Slowing. jadx-mcp-server: Steady. 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 jadx-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: after-effects-mcp trust report; jadx-mcp-server trust report.