AE Agent 2.0
Installation
Install AE Agent 2.0 and activate it with your license key.
The fastest way: use the Synthetic Installer. It installs the tools, connects your AI apps and keeps everything up to date. See the installer guide
Requirements
| After Effects | After Effects 2022 or later |
| System | Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+ (macOS: beta) |
| AI access | A Claude Code or Codex subscription, an API key, or a local model |
| License | One AE Agent 2.0 license: one key for 2 computers |
The easy way: Synthetic Setup
Synthetic Setup finds your Adobe apps, installs the panel and loads your license for you. Download it from your dashboard.
Install by hand
1
Download the .zxp of AE Agent 2.0 from Dashboard → Downloads.
2
Install it with ZXP Installer (free) by double-clicking the file.
https://zxpinstaller.com/3
Restart After Effects completely.
4
Open the panel from Window → Extensions → Synthetic AE Agent 2.0.
Window → Extensions → Synthetic AE Agent 2.0Activate
On first launch paste your license key (Dashboard → Licenses). The panel keeps itself activated while you are online and works for up to 7 days without a connection.
One key works on 2 computers. If you see that the limit was reached, free one from Dashboard → Licenses.
Updates
The app inside the panel updates itself while you are online. If a new installer is ever needed, the panel tells you.