How do I install the photoshop mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Photoshop MCP Server

MCP server for Adobe Photoshop automation - control Photoshop from AI assistants

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What is the Photoshop MCP Server?

MCP server for Adobe Photoshop automation - control Photoshop from AI assistants

What the server does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to control Adobe Photoshop programmatically. This allows you to create designs, manipulate images, and automate Photoshop workflows through natural language commands while working in your IDE — or through the bundled standalone web UI, which supports both API keys and CLI subscription accounts (Claude Code / Gemini CLI). The UI also offers an opt-in Action Plan (beta) mode that plans every Photoshop step in one LLM call, then runs them in a single pass.

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How to install the Photoshop MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "photoshop": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/claude-code"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

“Use Photoshop to Auto-Detection.”
“Use Photoshop to Filters.”
“Use Photoshop to Actions.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Adobe Photoshop automation - control Photoshop from AI assistants Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.