Install After Effects in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add after-effects -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the After Effects MCP server do?
Control Adobe After Effects: run ExtendScript, render in the background and inspect comps and layers, with Arabic/RTL and multilingual support.
Is the After Effects MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does After Effects run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add After Effects to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/a-y-ibrahim/after-effects-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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