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after-effects-mcp

Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp

MCP Server for Adobe After Effects enabling remote model control via ExtendScript

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GraphCanon updated Aug 12, 2026 · GitHub synced Aug 12, 2026

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541 stars106 forksLast push Apr 1, 2026 JavaScript MIT

Decision brief

after-effects-mcp is an MCP Server extension for Adobe After Effects to enable remote control via ExtendScript with support for JavaScript.

Good fit when

When enhancing script-based productivity in After Effects for precise remote control tasks via Model Context Protocol
For complex motion graphics projects requiring real-time updates from an external system through ExtendScript

Avoid when

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

Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Adoption

Package downloads where a registry match exists. GitHub stars (541) are secondary evidence.

npm downloads (30d): 1,098·npm downloads API·Aug 12, 2026

Maintenance and security

Full trust report

Maintenance: Slowing (133d since push); As of Aug 12, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Personal account; As of Aug 12, 2026
Security (OSV): 42 low (42 low); As of Aug 9, 2026

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Install

npm install after-effects-mcp

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Evidence and technical details

Sourced facts, taxonomy, compatibility claims, README excerpt, and machine-readable endpoints.

Overview

Enables control over compositions, text, shapes, solids, and properties in Adobe After Effects through the Model Context Protocol using scripts.

Capability facts

CLI: CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Aug 12, 2026
MCP server: Ships MCP server
Source: package.json:@modelcontextprotocol/* · Aug 12, 2026
Languages: javascript, typescript
Source: github.language+package.json · Aug 12, 2026

Compatibility

Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.

Node.js runtimeNode.js

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 12, 2026)

npm install

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README

📥 Installation 1. Clone the repository 2. Install dependencies 3. Build the project 4. Install the After Effects panel This will copy the necessary scripts to your After Effects installation. License This project is licensed under the MIT License see the LICENSE file for details...

For agents

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