Illustrator MCP Server

Read, manipulate, and export Adobe Illustrator design data. 26 tools. macOS only.

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What is the Illustrator MCP Server?

Read, manipulate, and export Adobe Illustrator design data. 26 tools. macOS only.

What it actually does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for reading, manipulating, and exporting Adobe Illustrator design data — with 63 built-in tools.

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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.

ToolWhat it does
get_document_infoDocument metadata (dimensions, color mode, profile, etc.)
get_artboardsArtboard information (position, size, orientation)
get_layersLayer structure as a tree
get_document_structureFull tree: layers → groups → objects in one call
list_text_framesList of text frames (font, size, style name)
get_text_frame_detailAll attributes of a specific text frame (kerning, paragraph settings, etc.)
get_colorsColor information in use (swatches, gradients, spot colors). include_diagnostics for print analysis
get_path_itemsPath/shape data (fill, stroke, anchor points)
get_groupsGroups, clipping masks, and compound path structure
get_effectsEffects and appearance info (opacity, blend mode)
get_imagesEmbedded/linked image info (resolution, broken link detection). include_print_info for color space mismatch & scale factor
get_symbolsSymbol definitions and instances
get_guidelinesGuide information
get_overprint_infoOverprint settings + K100/rich black detection & intent classification

How to install the Illustrator MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "illustrator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "illustrator-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Illustrator to get document info.”
  • “Use Illustrator to get artboards.”
  • “Use Illustrator to get layers.”

Frequently asked questions

Read, manipulate, and export Adobe Illustrator design data. 26 tools. macOS only. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.