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Claude Scripter

Claude Scripter is an AI-powered scripting assistant for Adobe After Effects. It allows you to generate, execute, and save ExtendScript (JSX) code using natural language prompts, thanks to various LLM models.

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Description
New Update

What's New in Version 1.2

More models, zero fees, and total control over your code.

Expanded Cloud Models

Choose the best cloud brain for your task. Now supporting:

🟣 Claude (Anthropic) 🟢 ChatGPT (OpenAI) 🔵 Gemini (Google) 🟡 Grok (xAI)

Run Locally & Free

Avoid API costs entirely. Connect to your own local LLMs for maximum privacy.

🦙 Ollama 💻 LM Studio

Refine & Edit Scripts

Modify saved scripts manually or ask the AI to tweak them directly.

New: Click Edit Code in Library to enter "Editing Mode".

Your Workflow Assistant

Banish repetitive tasks and manage your timeline with the power of AI.

ClaudeScripter brings the intelligence of Anthropic’s Claude AI directly into After Effects. It excels at the "boring" tasks: renaming layers, offsetting keyframes, or applying math expressions. Stop wasting time on housekeeping.
The main interface

    

 

 

 

🔥 Where it Shines

✅ Batch Operations
"Rename all layers containing 'Shape' to 'Element_01' and make them Blue."
✅ Project Organization
"Remove all unused solids and organize comps into folders."
✅ Layout & Alignment
"Distribute all selected layers seamlessly across the screen width."
✅ Simple Expressions
"Apply a loopOut() expression to the rotation of selected layers."
✅ Simple Animations
"Create a square layer with dimensions of 50x50 that rotates faster and faster."

  

Examples of prompts suited to the extension

 

 

 

 

⚡ Key Features

💬 Natural Language Control

No need to learn ExtendScript. Just describe the task. ClaudeScripter translates your command into code instantly.

📚 Built-in Library

Generate once, reuse forever. Store your best automations. Create your own custom "cleanup" buttons and reuse them everywhere.

⚡ Native Execution

Forget copying code from a browser. It runs natively inside After Effects. Analyze, write, and apply in seconds.

🧠 Powered by Claude 4.5

Utilizing the Opus model—optimized for coding logic—to ensure accurate script generation for After Effects API.

The library saves and stores your scripts automatically
Not only the name, but also the description of the script are generated automatically.

 

  

 

📝 Important: Bring Your Own Key

To provide the lowest price and avoid monthly subscriptions, this extension requires your own Anthropic API Key. You only pay for what you use.

Disclaimer: This extension is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic or Claude AI.
Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:12 API Setup
  • 00:43 Generating Compositions
  • 01:40 Automatic Library Saving
  • 02:20 Creating and Animating Text
  • 03:44 Creating Animated Shapes
  • 04:03 Organizing Categories
  • 04:20 Automating Expressions
  • 05:04 Search and Favorites
  • 05:40 Conclusion

Discussions

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Version History

1.2 -

Feb 17, 2026

This major update brings total flexibility to your workflow. We’ve expanded our AI model support and introduced the highly requested ability to edit and refine existing scripts.
✨ New Features

1. Expanded Cloud Models
You are no longer limited to Claude. Choose the "brain" that works best for your specific task or API preference.

Added: Full support for OpenAI (GPT-4o).

Added: Support for Google models (Gemini).

Added: Support for xAI (Grok).

Note: Claude (Anthropic) remains available and optimized for coding tasks.

2. Script Editing & Refinement Workflow
Scripts are no longer static. You can now iterate on your tools directly within the extension without starting from scratch.

Edit Mode: Click the new "Edit Code" button within the Library tab.

Hybrid Editing: Tweak the code manually OR ask the AI to make specific adjustments (e.g., "Change the layer color to red instead of blue").

Save: Modifications are saved directly to your local library.

Improvements & Fixes

Library UI: Updated interface to accommodate edit controls.

Error Handling: Improved error messaging for missing or incorrect API keys for new providers.

1.0.1 -

Jan 23, 2026

• Fixed an issue on Windows where scripts could not be saved to the library.
• Improved Windows path handling for better system compatibility.
• Fixed framework loading issue on Windows systems.
• General stability improvements.

1.0 -

Jan 21, 2026

Initial release

Compatibility

After Effects

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