How do I install the after effects mcp server?

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After Effects MCP Server

MCP server for Adobe After Effects

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What is the After Effects MCP Server?

MCP server for Adobe After Effects

What it actually does

✨ A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Adobe After Effects that enables AI assistants and other applications to control After Effects through a standardized protocol.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
create-composition	Create a new composition
run-script	Run a JS script inside AE
get-results	Get script results
get-help	Help for available commands
setLayerKeyframe	Add keyframe to layer property
setLayerExpression	Add/remove expressions from properties
setLayerProperties	Set layer properties (position, scale, rotation, opacity, blendMode, threeDLayer, trackMatteType, enabled, etc.)
batchSetLayerProperties	Apply properties to multiple layers
getLayerInfo	Get layer info (position, 3D status)
createCamera	Create camera layer
createNullObject	Create null object for animation
duplicateLayer	Duplicate a layer
deleteLayer	Delete a layer
setLayerMask	Create/modify layer masks

How to install the After Effects MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "AfterEffectsMCP": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "PATH/TO/after-effects-mcp/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use After Effects MCP to create-composition.”
“Use After Effects MCP to run-script.”
“Use After Effects MCP to get-results.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Adobe After Effects Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.