Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Lightroom MCP Elite Apply a cinematic teal-orange grade to the selected photos and sync the preset"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
lightroom-mcp-elite)
A high-performance, native Python Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Adobe Lightroom Classic on macOS, featuring Develop controls, batch preset syncing, catalog curation, and seamless round-trip handoff with Adobe Photoshop.
Category | Features |
Develop & Grading | Full control over Lightroom Develop engine: Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Whites, Blacks, Clarity, Dehaze, Vibrance, White Balance, HSL, and Tone Curves. |
Preset Management | Discover, inspect, apply, and save custom Develop presets. |
Photoshop Co-op | Round-trip handoff ( |
Catalog Curation | Search photos, star ratings (0–5), keywords, collections, and export. |
Robust Architecture | Python native socket client with automatic token retrieval from |
Related MCP server: Lightroom Classic MCP
macOS with Adobe Lightroom Classic (installed and running)
LightroomMCP.lrplugin installed in Lightroom Classic (File > Plug-in Manager)
uv or Python 3.12+
git clone https://github.com/baramesh/lightroom-mcp-elite.git
cd lightroom-mcp-eliteUsing uv:
uv syncAdd lightroom to your MCP configuration (~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json or Claude Desktop):
{
"mcpServers": {
"lightroom": {
"command": "/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/.local/bin/uv",
"args": [
"run",
"--directory",
"/path/to/lightroom-mcp-elite",
"python",
"server.py"
]
}
}
}SKILL.md)This repository includes a ready-to-use Agent Skill in skill/SKILL.md with:
Non-destructive RAW development principles.
Golden Example for Lightroom + Photoshop round-trip retouching (skill/examples/lightroom_photoshop_coop.md).
MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
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