EffectCraft MCP for Claude Code & Cursor
A local MCP server that can control the editor engine headlessly or bridge to an open desktop application.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOInspect compositions and layers · Edit properties and keyframes · Apply effects
HOW IT WORKSLive & file workflows
PLATFORMSmacOS · Windows · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Cursor
Documented capabilities
- Inspect compositions and layersDocumentation
- Edit properties and keyframesDocumentation
- Apply effectsDocumentation
- Render framesDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The maintainer provides a Claude Code MCP setup. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | The server uses MCP; the linked guide does not name a Codex setup. Source |
| Cursor | Documented setup | The guide names Cursor as an MCP client. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer guide for the MCP mode and client you want to use.
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.
Limitations
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.