MCP for Adobe Premiere Pro — Claude Code MCP server: what it does
Connects AI coding assistants directly to Adobe Premiere Pro for local timeline edits and project structure checks.
claude mcp add premiere-pro -- npx -y premiere-pro-mcpWhat MCP for Adobe Premiere Pro does
This local MCP server bridges tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex with Premiere Pro using Adobe's UXP and CEP/ExtendScript APIs. The core build provides 436 tools across 67 modules, plus 4 resources and 29 workflows. Connecting the UXP host adds 96 capability-gated tools for timeline inspection and asset management.
Safe usage starts with a connection check. Running verify_premiere_connection confirms the bridge before any sequence edits occur. The integration requires Node.js 20.19 or higher alongside a separate Premiere connector, meaning the MCP package alone cannot control the editor without that companion piece. It also includes a dedicated workflow to hand off completed After Effects renders directly into an existing bin.
The server operates strictly on the local machine without remote intermediaries. It supports Premiere Pro releases from 2020 through 2026.
What it helps with
- verify the bridge status using
verify_premiere_connectionbefore modifying sequences - hand off finished After Effects renders into a specific Premiere bin
- inspect sequence tracks and clip structures without leaving the AI chat
- automate export checks and project organization routines
Example prompts for the agent
- Check if Premiere Pro is responding with
verify_premiere_connection. - Import the completed After Effects render into the primary bin.
- Inspect the active sequence tracks and list all placed clips.
How to install MCP for Adobe Premiere Pro
Platform CLI
claude mcp add premiere-pro -- npx -y premiere-pro-mcpPlatform CLI
codex mcp add mcp-for-adobe-premiere-pro -- npx -y premiere-pro-mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-for-adobe-premiere-pro": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"premiere-pro-mcp"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"mcp-for-adobe-premiere-pro": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"premiere-pro-mcp"
]
}
}
}Platform CLI
gemini mcp add mcp-for-adobe-premiere-pro npx -y premiere-pro-mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about MCP for Adobe Premiere Pro
How to install MCP for Adobe Premiere Pro in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add premiere-pro -- npx -y premiere-pro-mcp in your terminal to register the package.
What does MCP for Adobe Premiere Pro do?
It exposes Adobe Premiere Pro UXP and ExtendScript APIs to local AI assistants for sequence edits, asset ingestion, and project auditing.
What prerequisites are required before running it?
You need Node.js 20.19+, an installed Premiere Pro instance (2020 through 2026), and the separate Premiere UXP connector.
