Illustrator MCP Server
MCP server for Adobe Illustrator with 66 tools: reading design data, creating artwork, print checks and export
- 220 ★ on the repository
- Last commit
- MIT
Extended access
Why this level
- The server changes open Illustrator documents and saves files, so results should be reviewed by hand, especially before print
- Saving and export do not overwrite existing files without an explicit `overwrite: true`
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add mcp/illustrator-mcp-serverDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- The server changes open Illustrator documents and saves files, so results should be reviewed by hand, especially before print
- Saving and export do not overwrite existing files without an explicit `overwrite: true`
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
Illustrator MCP Server drives Adobe Illustrator from an AI assistant: it reads design data for web implementation, creates artwork from scratch, checks artwork before print and exports assets. It has 66 tools: reading (text frame lists, fonts, colors), modifying (rectangles, paths, gradients, text frames, layers) and export to PNG, SVG and PDF. Examples in the repository are an event poster, logo concepts and a business card. Among ready workflows `preflight_check` returns warnings such as low image resolution and fonts not outlined, `check_text_consistency` finds spelling mismatches and leftover lorem ipsum placeholders and `resize_for_variation` makes banner sizes from a layout. It connects with `claude mcp add illustrator-mcp -- npx -y illustrator-mcp-server@latest`. It is also available as a plugin and as an `.mcpb` extension for Claude Desktop.
Who it is for. Designers and layout artists with Illustrator who want to hand an agent the extraction of data for the web, pre-press checks and building variations.
Good fit when
- You need colors, fonts and text sizes extracted from a layout for web implementation
- Before sending to print the agent runs `preflight_check` and shows warnings
- An A4 flyer has to become 728×90, 300×250 and 160×600 banners
- The agent checks for mismatches such as Contact Us and Contact us and leftover lorem ipsum
Not a fit when
- Adobe Illustrator is not installed: the server drives the app through scripts and does not work without it
- The artwork must go out with no human check: the authors require a person to verify final data
- You need WebP export: the format is not supported, PNG or SVG fit instead
Example request
Run a pre-press check on the open document, show the warnings and find inconsistent text spellingMCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Authentication
- not required
Environment variables
ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_NO_UPDATE_CHECK- The value 1 turns off the npm registry version check at startup
ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_TIMEOUT_NORMAL- Timeout for normal tools in milliseconds, default 30000
Limitations
Adobe Illustrator and Node.js 20 or newer are required. Illustrator 2024 (v28) and newer is verified, and 2020–2023 should work but are not verified. On macOS the first run needs automation access allowed in privacy settings, and on Windows access goes through PowerShell COM and has not yet been tested on real hardware. Effect parameters such as shadows are not fully readable and size variations scale proportionally so text needs editing afterward. At startup the only network call is a version check against npm, and `ILLUSTRATOR_MCP_NO_UPDATE_CHECK=1` turns it off. The license is MIT.
How to disable. Run `claude mcp remove illustrator-mcp`, and if you installed the plugin or the `.mcpb` extension remove them in the client settings. The server deletes temporary files itself after each call.
FAQ
How do I install Illustrator MCP Server in Claude Code?
With `claude mcp add illustrator-mcp -- npx -y illustrator-mcp-server@latest`. Node.js 20 and Illustrator are required. The plugin installs with `/plugin install ie3-design-bridge --marketplace ie3jp/illustrator-mcp-server`.
How do I install it in Claude Desktop?
Download `illustrator-mcp-server.mcpb` from GitHub releases and drag it into Settings, Extensions. This package has no auto-update, and manual npx configuration gives automatic updates.
Are my files protected?
By default yes: `close_document` does not discard unsaved changes without `save: false`, and export and save do not replace an existing file without `overwrite: true`.
Does it work with several Illustrator versions?
Yes, ask in the conversation to use a given version, for example Use Illustrator 2024, and the `set_illustrator_version` tool selects it.
How does it compare to Adobe's official MCP?
Adobe ships a server in Illustrator Beta 30.4 and newer. This project works on the stable version and adds creating artwork from scratch, saving documents and print checks.
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