An advanced automation bridge for Adobe After Effects that leverages ExtendScript and aerender for programmatic motion graphics workflows.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install after-effects-mcp
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What is After Effects MCP Bridge?
The After Effects MCP Bridge is a powerful integration designed for developers and motion designers looking to scale their creative production. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, this bridge provides a structured interface to interact with Adobe After Effects through ExtendScript (.jsx) and the aerender CLI. It enables the programmatic creation of compositions, layer manipulation, and effect application without manual intervention.
This skill bridges the gap between AI-driven logic and professional video production. Whether you are generating dynamic video content at scale or automating repetitive rendering tasks, the After Effects MCP Bridge ensures a high degree of precision and efficiency within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
After Effects MCP Bridge Use Cases
- Automating the creation of personalized video content by dynamically generating After Effects compositions.
- Batch processing video renders across multiple project files using headless command-line tools.
- Programmatically applying complex visual effects and layer styles via ExtendScript.
- Managing high-volume production pipelines using standardized After Effects project templates.
How After Effects MCP Bridge Works
- The skill initializes by verifying the local Adobe After Effects environment and ensuring the aerender CLI is accessible in the system PATH.
- Users define automation logic using ExtendScript (.jsx) files located in the scripts directory to manipulate the After Effects DOM.
- The bridge executes these scripts either directly within the AE environment or via command-line triggers for headless operation.
- Project templates are pulled from the assets/templates folder to serve as the foundation for new generated content.
- The final compositions are sent to the render queue, where aerender or Adobe Media Encoder processes the output to the specified directory.
After Effects MCP Bridge Setup
To get started with this component of Openclaw Skills, ensure you have Adobe After Effects CC 2019+ installed. Verify your environment with the following commands:
# Verify aerender is in your PATH
which aerender
# Run a custom script via the CLI
aerender -script ./scripts/create_comp.jsx
# Execute a headless render job
aerender -project ./assets/templates/main.aep -output ./output/render.mov -mp
After Effects MCP Bridge Data Schema & Taxonomy
The After Effects MCP Bridge organizes its workflow through a specific directory and file structure to maintain consistency across Openclaw Skills projects:
| Directory | Content Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
/scripts |
.jsx |
Contains ExtendScript logic for composition and layer manipulation. |
/assets/templates |
.aep / .aet |
Stores reusable After Effects project and template files. |
/references |
.md |
Documentation for ExtendScript APIs, effect match names, and render settings. |
/output |
Video Files | Target destination for rendered assets like .mov or .mp4. |
After Effects MCP Bridge Advanced Features
- Multi-process rendering support using the -mp flag for faster output generation.
- Template-based workflow allowing for the separation of design assets and automation logic.
- Support for complex effect parades and property manipulation via the ADBE Effect Parade system.
- Automated render queue management for batch processing multiple compositions in a single session.
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