Aftereffects MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Aftereffects in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add aftereffects -- npx -y @kumoproductions/mcp-aftereffects

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aftereffects": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kumoproductions/mcp-aftereffects"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Aftereffects MCP server do?

MCP server for Adobe After Effects — comp/layer introspection, undo-grouped ops, frame rendering.

Is the Aftereffects 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 Aftereffects run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Aftereffects to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add aftereffects -- npx -y @kumoproductions/mcp-aftereffects

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