Photoshop Mcp
Automate Adobe Photoshop edits and exports from Claude or Cursor when you need production graphics alongside code.
Overview
photoshop-mcp is a MCP server for the Build phase that automates Adobe Photoshop from AI assistants like Cursor and Claude.
What is this MCP server?
- Control Adobe Photoshop from AI assistants via MCP
- stdio package @alisaitteke/photoshop-mcp (v0.1.6)
- Bridges creative automation into the same session as code changes
- Targets builders who already run Photoshop locally
- Complements manual PSD workflows rather than replacing design tools
- Published version 0.1.6
- NPM package @alisaitteke/photoshop-mcp
- Transport: stdio
Community signal: 88 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Solo builders bounce between coding and manual Photoshop steps for every asset tweak, which breaks momentum and duplicates repetitive edits.
Who is it for?
Builders with a local Photoshop license who want agent-assisted batch edits, exports, or script-like operations during product work.
Skip if: Teams on Figma-only pipelines, headless CI image pipelines, or environments without Adobe Photoshop installed.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can invoke Photoshop automation so branded assets and exports stay in sync with what you are shipping in the repo.
- Agent-triggered Photoshop operations on local PSDs and exports
- Faster turnaround on marketing and UI raster assets during build sprints
- Reduced manual repetition for resize-and-export tasks
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Journey fit
Marketing assets, screenshots, and branded imagery often get finalized during Build alongside the product UI. Frontend-related deliverables include hero images, app store art, and UI mocks that Photoshop still powers for many solos.
How it compares
Desktop Photoshop automation MCP, not a browser-based design generator or Canva integration.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is photoshop-mcp for?
Solo builders and indie makers who use Adobe Photoshop on their machine and want Cursor or Claude Code to run automation during development.
When should I use photoshop-mcp?
Use it in Build when you need to produce or adjust raster assets, mock composites, or export sizes while iterating on the product.
How do I add photoshop-mcp to my agent?
Install @alisaitteke/photoshop-mcp, ensure Photoshop is installed and scriptable on your OS, and register the stdio MCP server in your agent editor settings.