Photoshop MCP

Photoshop MCP is an MCP server that lets AI clients drive Adobe Photoshop running on a Mac.

Photoshop MCP connects AI clients like Claude, Cursor, and Codex directly to Adobe Photoshop running on a Mac using the Model Context Protocol. It allows AI models to open documents, build layers, apply color adjustments, use AI Select Subject, and export files without requiring a Photoshop plugin. The system includes built-in safety features like automatic history rollbacks on failure, session document pinning, and checkpoints for unsaved work. It is designed for developers and designers who want to automate image editing tasks using local AI workflows. The server executes tasks locally via AppleScript and logs all actions while returning previews and tool results to the connected MCP client.

Photoshop MCP at a glance

Best for: Designer, Software engineer
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free plan; MIT-licensed server
Released: October 2026
Category: AI image tool
Website: github.com/kathan3009/photoshop-mcp

Key features

Open, create, save, and resize documents
Create pixel, group, fill, and shape layers
Add and edit point and paragraph text
Apply adjustment layers and smart filters
Use AI Select Subject and manage masks
Control history, undo, redo, and snapshots
Render sRGB composites and export images

Use it for

Automate layer creation and adjustments with AI
Inspect document history, EXIF, and histograms
Batch process edits into atomic undo steps
Generate and edit images using natural language

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