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Claude Code EffectCraft integration

A desktop motion graphics and compositing application for layered animation and media export. For Claude Code, 1 route is explicitly documented by the integration maintainer.

Connection options for Claude Code

MCP · Live & file workflows

EffectCraft MCP

A local MCP server that can control the editor engine headlessly or bridge to an open desktop application.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux

Claude Code · Documented

The maintainer provides a Claude Code MCP setup.

Requirements and limitations

Install the desktop application and its CLI, or build the CLI from the repository. Bridge mode also requires a running app with its control channel enabled.

EffectCraft is alpha and the maker does not recommend production client work. After Effects project files and SDK plugins are unsupported. MCP can run headlessly or bridge to the running desktop app.

View setup Maintainer documentation

Compare the actual routes

Integration	Claude Code compatibility	Requirements
EffectCraft MCP	Documented setup Setup guide	Install the desktop application and its CLI, or build the CLI from the repository. Bridge mode also requires a running app with its control channel enabled.

Can Claude Code control all of EffectCraft?

The sources establish the capabilities listed above, not complete application coverage. Check each bridge’s limitations and your application version before starting.

Which setup should I use?

Choose a route that explicitly documents Claude Code and matches your environment. Start with the maintainer’s setup guide and a disposable project copy. Shared MCP support alone is listed as an inference.

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