Illustrator Mcp Server
Drive Adobe Illustrator from your coding agent—read artboards, edit vectors, and export assets on macOS or Windows.
Overview
io.github.ie3jp/illustrator-mcp-server is a MCP server for the Build phase that gives agents 26 tools to work with Adobe Illustrator design files on desktop.
What is this MCP server?
- 26 MCP tools for read, manipulate, and export Illustrator data
- Supports macOS and Windows with Adobe Illustrator installed
- npm package illustrator-mcp-server v1.5.1 stdio transport
- GitHub source at ie3jp/illustrator-mcp-server
- Agent-driven design automation without manual ExtendScript-only workflows
- 26 MCP tools documented in server description
- Server version 1.5.1
- Platforms: macOS and Windows
Community signal: 43 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Your agent can write React but cannot open Illustrator to fix logos, icons, or vector layouts without you clicking through the UI.
Who is it for?
Solo builders with Illustrator licenses who want agent-assisted vector work on Mac or Windows.
Skip if: Cloud-only designers on Figma-only workflows or machines without Adobe Illustrator installed.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can inspect and change Illustrator documents and export assets while you stay in the terminal or IDE.
- Agent-controlled Illustrator document reads and edits
- Exported graphics ready for web or app frontend
- Reduced manual round-trips between IDE and Illustrator UI
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Journey fit
Visual product assets and brand UI are produced during Build when you are shaping what users see alongside your app shell. Frontend subphase covers interface and visual deliverables; Illustrator is the source of truth for vector UI and marketing graphics.
How it compares
Desktop Adobe Illustrator MCP bridge with 26 tools, not a web design or screenshot skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.ie3jp/illustrator-mcp-server for?
Developers and indie makers who use Adobe Illustrator locally and want Claude Code or Cursor to manipulate and export design data via MCP.
When should I use io.github.ie3jp/illustrator-mcp-server?
Use it during Build when you need automated reads, edits, or exports from .ai files while implementing UI, marketing, or brand assets.
How do I add io.github.ie3jp/illustrator-mcp-server to my agent?
Install the npm package illustrator-mcp-server, register it as a stdio MCP server in your host, and ensure Illustrator is installed on macOS or Windows.