MCP Server for AI Control of After Effects

AI Control for Adobe After Effects via MCP Server

This MCP server provides a programmatic interface for AI agents and developers to interact with and control Adobe After Effects. By leveraging the Message Passing Protocol (MCP), this tool facilitates the execution of After Effects scripts, management of background rendering tasks, and inspection of project states directly from external AI clients. This opens up new possibilities for automating complex animation workflows, integrating AI-driven creative processes, and building sophisticated post-production pipelines.

What it Does

The MCP server acts as a bridge between your AI control system and Adobe After Effects. It listens for commands sent via the MCP protocol and translates them into actions within After Effects. This includes the ability to:

• Execute ExtendScript scripts within After Effects.
• Initiate and monitor background rendering jobs.
• Query project information, such as composition details, layer properties, and asset management.
• Receive status updates and results from After Effects operations.

Key Features

• Script Execution: Directly run custom ExtendScript files or inline script commands.
• Background Rendering: Offload rendering tasks to run in the background without interrupting the After Effects UI.
• Project Inspection: Programmatically access and analyze the structure and content of After Effects projects.
• MCP Protocol: Utilizes a standardized messaging protocol for robust and efficient communication.
• Developer Focused: Designed for integration into custom AI workflows and development environments.

Who it's For

This tool is intended for AI developers , creative technologists , and post-production engineers who are looking to automate and enhance their After Effects workflows. It is particularly useful for those building:

• AI-powered animation and visual effects pipelines.
• Automated rendering farms for motion graphics.
• Tools for programmatic project generation and manipulation in After Effects.
• Integrations between AI models and professional video editing software.