# mcp-after-effects

> Use this tool when you need to integrate AI assistants with Adobe After Effects, enabling automated control and workflow optimization through a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It solves problems of manual workflow management and limited automation in video editing and visual effects production. The tool accepts input from AI agents and outputs controlled After Effects actions, ideal for use cases requiring automated video editing and rendering.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp

## Description

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.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.94
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/bs9g9p44kv)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Dakkshin/after-effects-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "dakkshin-after-effects-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/dakkshin-after-effects-mcp/pull`

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