Photoshop MCP servers: which one to use
Adobe for Claude is Adobe's own hosted connector and lists Photoshop. Use alisaitteke's server to drive the Photoshop app on your computer.
- Servers
- 6
- active
- Local
- 4
- runs on your machine
Adobe publishes its own connector, Adobe for Claude, which lists Photoshop among the apps it covers and requires an Adobe sign-in. The five community servers here run on your computer and edit the document you have open in Photoshop. alisaitteke's is the most used and runs on Windows and macOS, while loonghao's works on Windows only. editmamei also covers both platforms and drives your desktop Photoshop with standard adjustment layers and masks. The community servers edit the document you have open, so save first.
Good for
- Anyone who wants Adobe's hosted connector and an Adobe sign-in, with nothing to install
- Photographers who want to describe a retouch and let Photoshop do the clicks
- Designers batch-resizing and exporting for social media
- Developers wiring Photoshop into an AI pipeline
- Windows users who want a Python-based option
Which Adobe Photoshop MCP server to use
Use Adobe for Claude if you want Adobe's hosted connector and an Adobe sign-in. Use alisaitteke to drive the Photoshop app on your computer, editmamei for photo retouching with adjustment layers, or loonghao if you are on Windows and prefer Python.
| Server | Official | Runs | Platform | Can change things | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Adobe Photoshop | |||||
| Adobe for ClaudeThis page | Official | Hosted | – | Yes | – |
| alisaitteke Photoshop | Community | Local | Windows, macOS | Yes | 774 |
| Editmamei | Community | Local | Windows, macOS | Yes | 16 |
| dcc-mcp Photoshop | Community | Local | – | Yes | 14 |
| Windows-first Photoshop | Community | Local | Windows, macOS | Yes | 4 |
| Other tools for the same job | |||||
| loonghao Photoshop | Community | Local | Windows | Yes | – |
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6 active · official first, then by GitHub stars
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Questions
Is there an official Photoshop MCP server from Adobe?
Yes, in part. Adobe for Claude is a hosted connector made by Adobe Inc. at https://adobe-creativity.adobe.io/mcp. Its Claude connector page lists Photoshop among the apps it covers and says sign-in is required. The community servers here are independent: alisaitteke's and editmamei's READMEs both say they are not affiliated with or endorsed by Adobe.
What is the Adobe for Claude connector URL?
It is https://adobe-creativity.adobe.io/mcp. Add it as a connector in Claude and sign in with your Adobe account; the connector page lists 109 tools across Adobe's apps.
Which Photoshop MCP server is most popular?
alisaitteke/photoshop-mcp, with about 790 stars. Its README says you can chat with Photoshop from Cursor, Claude or a built-in chat window.
Does it work on a Mac?
alisaitteke's and editmamei's READMEs list Windows and macOS. loonghao's README says it only works on Windows because it uses Windows COM.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
alisaitteke's README says Photoshop running on Windows or macOS, any version from 2012 on, and Node.js 18 or newer. Editmamei asks for Photoshop 2026 (v27.x) and Node.js 22 for the npm route.
How does it control Photoshop?
editmamei runs scripts through COM on Windows and AppleScript on macOS. dcc-mcp talks to a UXP plugin running inside Photoshop. The servers differ here, so read the README before installing.
Does it need an AI key or an Adobe account?
alisaitteke's README says its built-in chat window signs in with an AI provider API key or your existing Claude Code or Gemini CLI account. It notes generative fill needs an Adobe account.
Does it work in Claude and Cursor?
Yes. Adobe for Claude is listed in Claude's connector directory. Editmamei lists Claude Desktop, Cursor and Claude Code, and alisaitteke names Cursor and Claude.
Can it overwrite my files?
Yes, these servers edit the open document and can save or export it. Work on a copy of the file until you trust the setup.