Run a script command in After Effects. Use getHelp to see all available commands.

Get help on using the After Effects MCP integration

Create a new After Effects composition

Set a keyframe on a layer property. For multiple keyframes, use setLayerKeyframes instead.

Set multiple keyframes in a single call. More efficient than repeated setLayerKeyframe calls.

Set an expression on a layer property

Import footage into the After Effects project

Add a composition to the render queue

Set multiple keyframes on effect properties in a single call. More efficient for animating effects.

Export a single frame from a composition as PNG for visual verification. Use this after creating or modifying compositions to verify the result looks correct. Then use the Read tool on the returned path to view the image.