After Effects
This AI generates After Effects project files, streamlining animation workflows and accelerating creative production for visual effects tasks.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add after-effects npx -- -y @trustedskills/after-effects
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"after-effects": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/after-effects"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The After Effects skill enables AI agents to automate complex visual effects workflows within Adobe After Effects. It allows for programmatic control over composition creation, layer manipulation, and effect application directly from code or agent commands.
When to use it
- Automating repetitive rendering tasks across hundreds of video clips.
- Generating dynamic motion graphics based on real-time data feeds.
- Batch-applying specific color correction presets to entire project timelines.
- Creating procedural animations that adjust automatically to scene changes.
Key capabilities
- Programmatic creation and management of After Effects compositions.
- Direct manipulation of layers, keyframes, and properties via API.
- Application of built-in and custom effects through script execution.
- Automation of export settings and rendering processes.
Example prompts
- "Create a new composition named 'Intro_Sequence' with a 1920x1080 resolution and add a solid background layer."
- "Apply the 'Gaussian Blur' effect to all text layers in the current project and set the blur amount to 5 pixels."
- "Export the active composition as an MP4 file using H.264 codec at 30 frames per second."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has the necessary permissions to access Adobe After Effects via the installed plugin or API bridge. Complex effects requiring manual node adjustments may still need human oversight even when automated.
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