Adobe MCP server
io.github.AJSMonty/adobe-mcp·v1.1.1·1 starsDrive Adobe CC (AE, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Character Animator) from any MCP client
1 stars128 downloads/wk
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Adobe tools (28, 6 write)
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ae_get_stateProject item tree (comps, footage, folders) with sizes/durations/layer counts, or one comp's
ae_render_compQueue a comp and render it to disk (blocks until finished). Uses an H.264 output module
ae_run_extendscriptwrite actionExecute ExtendScript (JSX) inside After Effects and return the result. Runs as a function
ae_save_frameRender one frame of a comp and return it inline so you can visually verify work. AE 2022+.
ai_exportExport to svg/png/pdf, or save a layered .ai copy (the format AE imports as a layered comp).
ai_get_stateLists open documents; for the active document returns artboards (name, rect), layers with
ai_run_extendscriptwrite actionExecute ExtendScript (JSX) inside Illustrator and return the result. Runs as a function body:
ai_save_previewExport the active document (active or given artboard) as PNG and return it inline for visual
ch_build_puppetBuilds a layered PSD puppet in Photoshop with the full CH auto-rig taxonomy (head, brows,
ch_taxonomyReturns the PSD/AI layer-naming taxonomy Character Animator auto-rigs from. Use with
handoff_import_to_aeImport a file into the AE project. Layered .psd (Photoshop) and .ai (Illustrator) files can
handoff_place_in_psPlace an image/vector file (SVG, PNG, AI...) as a layer in the active Photoshop document —
knowledge_addPersist a scripting lesson/gotcha so future sessions (and other users of this install) benefit.
knowledge_searchSearch accumulated scripting lessons/gotchas for the Adobe apps (seeded + learned at runtime).
list_scriptsList .jsx/.jsxbin tools in the per-app scripts library (scripts/{ae,ps,ai,ppro}/), with
ppro_export_sequenceRender the active sequence to a file using an Adobe .epr encoder preset (searches Premiere's
ppro_get_stateProject name/path, bin tree, sequences with track/clip inventory (clip name, start, end,
ppro_import_ae_compImport comps from an After Effects project file via Dynamic Link — no intermediate render;
ppro_import_mediaImport files into the project root (or a named bin, created if missing).
ppro_run_extendscriptwrite actionExecute ExtendScript inside Premiere via the mcp-bridge panel (must be open: Window →
ppro_save_frameRender one frame of the active sequence to PNG and return it inline.
ps_exportExport the active document to png/jpg/psd at a path. PSD keeps layers (the format AE imports
ps_get_stateLists open documents; for the active document returns the full layer tree (groups, layer
ps_run_actionwrite actionPlay a recorded action from an action set (instant reusable 'skill').
ps_run_extendscriptwrite actionExecute ExtendScript (JSX) inside Photoshop and return the result. Runs as a function body:
ps_save_previewSave a flattened PNG copy of the active document and return it inline for visual verification.
run_scriptwrite actionExecute a script from the library in its app (like File → Scripts → Run Script File). Action
workflow_assetsThe shared cross-app asset registry. Every export/render from any adapter registers here
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-25 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan12 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 1 days ago15/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
How Adobe compares
Against every graded Productivity MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 92/100
- higher than 90% of 1,299 Productivity servers
- Tools
- 28
- the typical Productivity server has 7
- Tools that change things
- 21%
- typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
- GitHub stars
- 1
- more than 50% of 854 Productivity servers
- Downloads a week
- 128
- more than 62% of 427 Productivity servers with a package
What its tools let an agent do: 22 read · 5 change · 1 run or deploy
Install Adobe in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y @ajsmonty/adobe-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add adobe-mcp -- npx -y @ajsmonty/adobe-mcp
What the publisher says
From the Adobe repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
adobe-mcp — Adobe Creative Cloud MCP server (macOS)
Drives After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro (and Character Animator puppet authoring) from Claude, plus Blender and Substance 3D Painter for 3D look-dev and cinematic animation. See ROADMAP.md for the full tool matrix and what is next. Bridge: MCP client → this server → AppleScript DoScript → AE → temp result file → back.
Tools
3D & cinematic VFX pipeline (Blender + Substance 3D Painter)
Two Python bridges extend the server beyond ExtendScript so one agent can take a shot from blocking to final composite:
┌──► Blender ──────────► Python (bpy): live add-on socket :9877, or headless `blender -b`
MCP client ───────┼──► Substance Painter ─► Python: remote scripting HTTP :60041 (/run.json)
└──► After Effects ────► ExtendScript via osascript (as above)Free CC0 texture & HDRI libraries (Poly Haven, ambientCG): everything both publish is public domain, so it's free for commercial work with no attribution.
The downloaded folder also works as texturedir for CreatureWalkCinematic.py. Set POLYHAVENAPI / AMBIENTCG_API to point at a mirror if you need to.
Library scripts (run with run_script, parameters via params):
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Adobe: common questions
- Is Adobe MCP server safe?
- Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (92/100). Read the Adobe safety report
- How do I install Adobe?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Adobe need an API key?
- No secret keys are declared. It reads 1 setting from the environment.
- Is Adobe maintained?
- The last commit was 41 days ago (2026-09-24). The latest release is v1.1.1.
- What can I use instead of Adobe?
- Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Argent MCP server, gflow-cli MCP server and Buoy Gg MCP server.
- How does Adobe compare with other Productivity MCP servers?
- safety score 92/100 (higher than 90% of 1,299 Productivity servers); tools 28 (the typical Productivity server has 7); tools that change things 21% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.
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