# Ae MCP server

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for Ae: identity, probed posture, risk grade, and all 35 tools classified. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/ae

## Facts

- Server id: `ae-mcp-server`
- Install: `npx -y ae-mcp-server`
- Homepage: https://www.npmjs.com/package/ae-mcp-server
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Lifecycle: active
- Rate-limited: no
- Tools: 35
- Tool categories present: Destructive, Execute, Read, Write
- Tags: ae, admin, automation
- Record last modified: 2026-08-17T17:50:44.350Z

## Tools (35)

| Tool | Category | Risk | Record |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `ae_delete_layer` | Destructive | Critical | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-delete-layer.md |
| `ae_remove_effect` | Destructive | Critical | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-remove-effect.md |
| `ae_add_expression` | Execute | High | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-add-expression.md |
| `ae_render_preview` | Execute | High | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-render-preview.md |
| `ae_select_layers` | Execute | High | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-select-layers.md |
| `ae_check_connection` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-check-connection.md |
| `ae_get_composition_info` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-get-composition-info.md |
| `ae_get_effect_info` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-get-effect-info.md |
| `ae_get_layer_info` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-get-layer-info.md |
| `ae_get_render_queue_info` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-get-render-queue-info.md |
| `ae_get_screenshot` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-get-screenshot.md |
| `mcp_health_check` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/mcp-health-check.md |
| `mcp_performance_metrics` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/mcp-performance-metrics.md |
| `mcp_system_diagnostics` | Read | Low | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/mcp-system-diagnostics.md |
| `ae_add_audio_markers` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-add-audio-markers.md |
| `ae_add_keyframe` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-add-keyframe.md |
| `ae_add_text_animator` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-add-text-animator.md |
| `ae_animate_camera` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-animate-camera.md |
| `ae_animate_property` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-animate-property.md |
| `ae_apply_color_grading` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-apply-color-grading.md |
| `ae_apply_effect` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-apply-effect.md |
| `ae_apply_effect_preset` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-apply-effect-preset.md |
| `ae_create_composition` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-create-composition.md |
| `ae_create_layer` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-create-layer.md |
| `ae_create_null_controller` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-create-null-controller.md |
| `ae_create_particle_system` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-create-particle-system.md |
| `ae_duplicate_layer` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-duplicate-layer.md |
| `ae_enable_motion_blur` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-enable-motion-blur.md |
| `ae_export_video` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-export-video.md |
| `ae_import_file` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-import-file.md |
| `ae_parent_layer` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-parent-layer.md |
| `ae_save_project` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-save-project.md |
| `ae_set_composition_settings` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-set-composition-settings.md |
| `ae_set_effect_parameters` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-set-effect-parameters.md |
| `ae_set_keyframe_easing` | Write | Medium | https://policylayer.com/tools/ae/ae-set-keyframe-easing.md |

## Tool descriptions

- `ae_delete_layer` — Remove a layer from the composition permanently
- `ae_remove_effect` — Remove effects from layers to clean up or change visual style
- `ae_add_expression` — Add JavaScript expressions to properties for dynamic, code-driven animations
- `ae_render_preview` — Render RAM preview for playback and testing animations in real-time
- `ae_select_layers` — Select one or more layers in the composition for subsequent operations
- `ae_check_connection` — Checks if the After Effects extension is connected to the MCP WebSocket server. Run this before executing tasks if you are unsure if After Effects is connected.
- `ae_get_composition_info` — Retrieve information about the currently active composition including name, dimensions, duration, frame rate, and layer count
- `ae_get_effect_info` — Get information about effects applied to a layer for inspection and debugging
- `ae_get_layer_info` — Retrieve detailed information about a layer including transform properties, timing, and status
- `ae_get_render_queue_info` — Get information about render queue items and their current status
- `ae_get_screenshot` — Captures the current frame of the active composition and returns it as an image to the AI agent. Use this to visually inspect the composition.
- `mcp_health_check` — Get comprehensive server health status and diagnostics
- `mcp_performance_metrics` — Get detailed performance metrics and statistics
- `mcp_system_diagnostics` — Get detailed system diagnostics and performance information
- `ae_add_audio_markers` — Add markers to composition for audio sync, beat matching, and timing reference
- `ae_add_keyframe` — Add a keyframe to a layer property at a specific time with precise value control
- `ae_add_text_animator` — Add character-by-character text animators for kinetic typography and dynamic text effects
- `ae_animate_camera` — Create and animate cameras for dynamic perspective, depth, and cinematic movement
- `ae_animate_property` — Create complete property animations with start/end keyframes and easing in one command
- `ae_apply_color_grading` — Apply professional color grading presets for cinematic and stylized looks
- `ae_apply_effect` — Apply visual effects to layers for enhanced visual appeal and professional polish
- `ae_apply_effect_preset` — Apply predefined effect presets for common professional visual styles
- `ae_create_composition` — Create a new composition in After Effects with specified dimensions, duration, and frame rate
- `ae_create_layer` — Create a layer of specified type (solid, shape, text, null) in the active composition with customizable properties
- `ae_create_null_controller` — Create null objects with slider controls for advanced animation rigging and control
- `ae_create_particle_system` — Create dynamic particle systems with coordinated animations for explosions, rain, snow, and more
- `ae_duplicate_layer` — Create a duplicate of an existing layer with optional custom name
- `ae_enable_motion_blur` — Enable motion blur on layers and composition for cinematic realism and professional quality
- `ae_export_video` — Export composition to video file with professional codecs and quality settings
- `ae_import_file` — Import a file (image, video, audio) as a layer in the active composition
- `ae_parent_layer` — Set up a parent-child relationship between two layers for hierarchical animation control
- `ae_save_project` — Save the After Effects project file with optional backup and cleanup
- `ae_set_composition_settings` — Update settings for the active composition. Can modify width, height, duration, and/or frame rate. At least one parameter must be provided.
- `ae_set_effect_parameters` — Modify parameters of existing effects for fine-tuning and animation
- `ae_set_keyframe_easing` — Apply easing curves to keyframes for smooth, professional animation transitions

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## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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