Introducing the Adobe Express Add-on Dev MCP Server (Beta)
The Adobe Express Add-on Dev MCP Server Beta is now available as a free tool designed to enhance your developer workflow.
The MCP server enables your AI coding assistant to deliver accurate, contextual responses to your queries. Think of it as an on-demand expert that helps your LLM gain deep knowledge of Adobe Express add-on APIs and patterns, helping you build better add-ons more quickly.
This release is part of our continued investment in AI tools to improve the developer journey, joining our suite of resources that make Adobe Express add-on development more accessible and efficient.
Key benefits:
- On-Demand Expertise: Your LLM gains deep knowledge of Adobe Express add-on APIs and patterns, providing instant, accurate guidance whenever you need it directly in your development environment
- Build Better Add-ons More Quickly: Generate code that follows best practices from the start, reducing debugging time and accelerating development
- LLM-Agnostic: Compatible with any large language model that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Getting started with the MCP Server
The MCP server brings the richness of our documentation in real-time to your AI-assisted coding environment. When you ask about an API or add-on concept, it retrieves the most relevant information and provides it as context to your chosen LLM. This enables the LLM to generate more accurate, helpful responses tailored to your query.
Whether you're new to MCP or already using it for other projects, setting up the Adobe Express add-on MCP server is straightforward:
- Configure it in your preferred AI-assisted coding environment (Cursor, VS Code with Continue, Claude Desktop, or any MCP-compatible IDE)
- Start coding with contextual knowledge at your fingertips
For detailed setup instructions and configuration options, visit our documentation.
Built for every developer
Anyone can use our MCP server, whether you are just starting out with add-on development, or have an existing add-on, the MCP can help you in your journey.
New to add-on development?
If you've been curious about building Adobe Express add-ons and are looking for an easy way to get started, the MCP server helps you jump right in. Use your AI-assisted coding environment to:
- Explore what's possible with the Adobe Express add-on platform
- Learn core concepts through conversational queries
- Generate starter code that follows standard patterns from day one
- Prototype ideas quickly without deep-diving into documentation
Already building add-ons?
For experienced developers, the MCP server helps you build add-ons more effectively by providing the right information to your LLM so it can do its job more efficiently. Learn about advanced concepts, ask complex questions, and explore new capabilities:
- No more context-switching between browser-based docs and your IDE
- Your AI assistant understands add-on-specific patterns and best practices
- Generate code that correctly uses the latest APIs
- Quickly implement complex features with proper API usage
- Discover new approaches and documentation you might have missed
- Help prepare your add-on for distribution, create release notes, and metadata
See it in action
The MCP server unlocks your creativity by removing technical barriers. Spend less time searching documentation and more time bringing your ideas to life.
What’s possible with the Adobe Express add-on Dev MCP Server:
Build faster:
- Generate code that follows Express patterns: Add end-to-end features with proper API usage
- Make your add-on UI look native: Seamlessly integrate Spectrum design components
- Build complex, valuable add-ons: Leverage the latest APIs correctly from the start
Development tasks made simple:
Implementing file upload to document:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeaITfh4QDU
Adding UI components using Spectrum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btofys-mjVA
Pair programming with an expert in Express add-on development:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ecpUSptwiE
“We built the MCP server to make things easier for anyone interested in building Adobe Express add-ons,” said Padma Krishnamoorthy, Sr. Technical Product Manager. “Whether you're just starting out or already have something built, it’s designed to help AI tools help you by showing up with the right info at the right time so you can stay focused and make progress. I’m excited to see how the community runs with it and explores what’s possible.”
Next steps
Ready to enhance your development workflow?
Join our MCP workshop on September 9th: See live demonstrations and learn best practices for leveraging AI in add-on development.
Have questions or feedback? Connect with our developer community on Discord, where Adobe engineers and fellow developers share tips and experiences.
Start building smarter today. With the Adobe Express Add-on Dev MCP Server, your AI assistant becomes an Express expert, helping you create add-ons faster than ever.