How do I install InDesign MCP Server?

Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.

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No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.

How is the trust score calculated?

This listing scores 55 (Fair). The formula is published on the methodology page.

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InDesign MCP Server MCP Server

Name: InDesign MCP Server
Author: zachshallbetter

Drive Adobe InDesign from any MCP client: 135+ tools for layout, styles, books and PDF export.

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~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zachshallbetter-indesign": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "adobe-mcp-indesign@2.5.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INDESIGN_APP_NAME": "",
        "INDESIGN_ALLOWED_DIRS": "",
        "INDESIGN_BACKEND": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Environment

Name	Required	Notes
INDESIGN_APP_NAME	No	macOS only: force a specific app name, e.g. "Adobe InDesign 2026"
INDESIGN_ALLOWED_DIRS	No	Extra directories allowed for file operations (':' on macOS, ';' on Windows)
INDESIGN_BACKEND	No	Execution backend: extendscript (default), uxp or auto

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