mcp_aftereffects_get_effects_help
Retrieve guidance and support for applying and managing effects in Adobe After Effects using the MCP protocol.
Instructions
Get help on using After Effects effects
Input Schema
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Implementation Reference
- src/index.ts:870-952 (registration)Registers the 'mcp_aftereffects_get_effects_help' MCP tool with an empty input schema and an inline handler function that returns markdown-formatted help text listing common After Effects effect match names, available templates, and usage examples.
server.tool( "mcp_aftereffects_get_effects_help", "Get help on using After Effects effects", {}, async () => { return { content: [ { type: "text", text: `# After Effects Effects Help ## Common Effect Match Names These are internal names used by After Effects that can be used with the \`effectMatchName\` parameter: ### Blur & Sharpen - Gaussian Blur: "ADBE Gaussian Blur 2" - Camera Lens Blur: "ADBE Camera Lens Blur" - Directional Blur: "ADBE Directional Blur" - Radial Blur: "ADBE Radial Blur" - Smart Blur: "ADBE Smart Blur" - Unsharp Mask: "ADBE Unsharp Mask" ### Color Correction - Brightness & Contrast: "ADBE Brightness & Contrast 2" - Color Balance: "ADBE Color Balance (HLS)" - Color Balance (RGB): "ADBE Pro Levels2" - Curves: "ADBE CurvesCustom" - Exposure: "ADBE Exposure2" - Hue/Saturation: "ADBE HUE SATURATION" - Levels: "ADBE Pro Levels2" - Vibrance: "ADBE Vibrance" ### Stylistic - Glow: "ADBE Glow" - Drop Shadow: "ADBE Drop Shadow" - Bevel Alpha: "ADBE Bevel Alpha" - Noise: "ADBE Noise" - Fractal Noise: "ADBE Fractal Noise" - CC Particle World: "CC Particle World" - CC Light Sweep: "CC Light Sweep" ## Effect Templates The following predefined effect templates are available: - \`gaussian-blur\`: Simple Gaussian blur effect - \`directional-blur\`: Motion blur in a specific direction - \`color-balance\`: Adjust hue, lightness, and saturation - \`brightness-contrast\`: Basic brightness and contrast adjustment - \`curves\`: Advanced color adjustment using curves - \`glow\`: Add a glow effect to elements - \`drop-shadow\`: Add a customizable drop shadow - \`cinematic-look\`: Combination of effects for a cinematic appearance - \`text-pop\`: Effects to make text stand out (glow and shadow) ## Example Usage To apply a Gaussian blur effect: \`\`\`json { "compIndex": 1, "layerIndex": 1, "effectMatchName": "ADBE Gaussian Blur 2", "effectSettings": { "Blurriness": 25 } } \`\`\` To apply the "cinematic-look" template: \`\`\`json { "compIndex": 1, "layerIndex": 1, "templateName": "cinematic-look" } \`\`\` ` } ] }; } ); - src/index.ts:874-951 (handler)The inline handler function for the tool, which returns a static text content block providing detailed help on After Effects effects including match names by category, predefined templates, and JSON usage examples.
async () => { return { content: [ { type: "text", text: `# After Effects Effects Help ## Common Effect Match Names These are internal names used by After Effects that can be used with the \`effectMatchName\` parameter: ### Blur & Sharpen - Gaussian Blur: "ADBE Gaussian Blur 2" - Camera Lens Blur: "ADBE Camera Lens Blur" - Directional Blur: "ADBE Directional Blur" - Radial Blur: "ADBE Radial Blur" - Smart Blur: "ADBE Smart Blur" - Unsharp Mask: "ADBE Unsharp Mask" ### Color Correction - Brightness & Contrast: "ADBE Brightness & Contrast 2" - Color Balance: "ADBE Color Balance (HLS)" - Color Balance (RGB): "ADBE Pro Levels2" - Curves: "ADBE CurvesCustom" - Exposure: "ADBE Exposure2" - Hue/Saturation: "ADBE HUE SATURATION" - Levels: "ADBE Pro Levels2" - Vibrance: "ADBE Vibrance" ### Stylistic - Glow: "ADBE Glow" - Drop Shadow: "ADBE Drop Shadow" - Bevel Alpha: "ADBE Bevel Alpha" - Noise: "ADBE Noise" - Fractal Noise: "ADBE Fractal Noise" - CC Particle World: "CC Particle World" - CC Light Sweep: "CC Light Sweep" ## Effect Templates The following predefined effect templates are available: - \`gaussian-blur\`: Simple Gaussian blur effect - \`directional-blur\`: Motion blur in a specific direction - \`color-balance\`: Adjust hue, lightness, and saturation - \`brightness-contrast\`: Basic brightness and contrast adjustment - \`curves\`: Advanced color adjustment using curves - \`glow\`: Add a glow effect to elements - \`drop-shadow\`: Add a customizable drop shadow - \`cinematic-look\`: Combination of effects for a cinematic appearance - \`text-pop\`: Effects to make text stand out (glow and shadow) ## Example Usage To apply a Gaussian blur effect: \`\`\`json { "compIndex": 1, "layerIndex": 1, "effectMatchName": "ADBE Gaussian Blur 2", "effectSettings": { "Blurriness": 25 } } \`\`\` To apply the "cinematic-look" template: \`\`\`json { "compIndex": 1, "layerIndex": 1, "templateName": "cinematic-look" } \`\`\` ` } ] }; } - src/index.ts:873-873 (schema)Empty input schema indicating the tool takes no parameters.
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