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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

https://youtu.be/ZbCYYLVStNc

Build faster:

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?

Try the MCP Server today

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.