# AE MCP Bridge

Live connection that lets an AI read your project, look at rendered frames, and change keyframes, expressions and effects while AE is open. Every change is one undo step.

* Page: https://agentcut.dev/tools/ae-mcp-bridge/
* Source: https://github.com/solomondivyananth/aftereffects-mcp
* Works with: After Effects
* Type: MCP server + CEP panel
* Setup difficulty: medium
* Supported versions: After Effects 2022 (22.0)+ on macOS or Windows; Node.js 18+; ffmpeg optional
* Price: free
* License: MIT
* GitHub stars: 60
* Last updated: 2026-10-05
* Checked: 2026-10-17

Setup steps:

1. Install Node.js 18+ (and ffmpeg if you want motion review/contact sheets).
2. Clone the repo and run ./install.sh (macOS) or install.cmd (Windows) to link the panel and enable unsigned extensions.
3. Add the server to your MCP client.
4. Open After Effects and the panel, then start asking.

Safety notes:

* Installs an unsigned CEP panel, which requires turning on Adobe's CEP debug mode (PlayerDebugMode).
* Edits the live project; each action is wrapped in an undo group.

More After Effects tools: https://agentcut.dev/after-effects-mcp/

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