batchSetLayerProperties
Apply properties to multiple layers
How to use it
batchSetLayerProperties is exposed by the After Effects MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the batchSetLayerProperties tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
FULL AFTER EFFECTS MCP LISTINGOther tools in After Effects MCP (13)
Create a new composition
Create camera layer
Create null object for animation
Delete a layer
Duplicate a layer
Help for available commands
Get script results
Get layer info (position, 3D status)
Run a JS script inside AE
Add/remove expressions from properties
Add keyframe to layer property
Create/modify layer masks
Set layer properties (position, scale, rotation, opacity, blendMode, threeDLayer, trackMatteType, enabled, etc.)