Tools reference
Tools overview
170+ documented tools covering the full After Effects workflow. Browse by category below.
All tools are called automatically by Claude based on your instructions — you never need to call them directly. This reference explains what each tool does so you know what to ask for.
Compositions
13 toolsCreate, update, duplicate, delete and navigate compositions.
Layers
28 toolsAdd, remove, parent, split, duplicate, reorder and configure any layer type.
Text & Shapes
24 toolsSet text content, font, style, justification. Build and edit shape groups.
Effects & Styles
20 toolsAdd, remove, reorder and configure any built-in or third-party effect.
Keyframes & Expressions
25 toolsAdd, copy, ease, reverse and bake keyframes. Write and toggle expressions.
Render Queue
20 toolsManage the render queue: add comps, apply templates, set output, start renders.
Cameras & Lights
10 toolsCreate cameras, set depth of field, add and configure lights.
Project Management
30 toolsImport files, create folders, collect files, reduce project, handle footage.
Batch Operations
18 toolsRename layers, replace text across comps, batch apply effects and transforms.