# mcp-aftereffects (Kumo Productions)

TypeScript MCP server that inspects and edits projects, comps and layers in a running After Effects instance and can trigger renders; changes are grouped so they undo atomically.

* Page: https://agentcut.dev/tools/mcp-aftereffects-kumo-productions/
* Source: https://github.com/kumoproductions/mcp-aftereffects
* Works with: After Effects
* Type: MCP server
* Setup difficulty: easy
* Supported versions: After Effects 2024 / 2025 / 2026 on Windows or macOS; Node.js 24+
* Price: free
* License: MIT
* GitHub stars: 120
* Last updated: 2026-10-16
* Checked: 2026-10-17

Setup steps:

1. Install Node.js 24 or newer.
2. Add the server to your MCP client using the command in the README.
3. Open After Effects (it auto-detects 2026, then 2025, then 2024).
4. On macOS, approve the Automation prompt (System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation).
5. Ask your assistant to inspect the open project.

Safety notes:

* Optional arbitrary-ExtendScript execution exists but the README flags it with a caution; leave it off unless you need it.
* On macOS, grants your MCP client Automation permission to control After Effects.
* Runs locally; no API key needed for core features.

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