after-effects-mcp

after-effects-mcp

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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.

The After Effects MCP Server is a powerful tool designed to integrate Adobe After Effects with AI assistants and other applications through a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server allows users to automate and control various aspects of After Effects, such as creating compositions, managing layers, and applying animations, all through a set of predefined commands. It is built on Node.js and requires Adobe After Effects 2022 or later. The server facilitates seamless interaction with After Effects, enabling users to create complex animations and compositions programmatically. It supports a range of features including core composition creation, layer management, and animation capabilities, making it an essential tool for developers and creatives looking to enhance their workflow with automation and AI integration.

Features

  • Core Composition Features: Create compositions with custom settings, list all compositions, and get project information.
  • Layer Management: Create and modify text, shape, and solid layers with customizable properties.
  • Animation Capabilities: Set keyframes and apply expressions to layer properties for dynamic animations.

Tools

  1. create-composition

    Create a new composition.

  2. run-script

    Run a JavaScript script inside After Effects.

  3. get-results

    Get script results.

  4. get-help

    Help for available commands.

  5. setLayerKeyframe

    Add keyframe to layer property.

  6. setLayerExpression

    Add/remove expressions from properties.