Indesign MCP Server

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A comprehensive MCP server for Adobe InDesign automation with 35+ professional tools

Indesign MCP Server is an open-source mcp server by lucdesign, written mainly in JavaScript, with 60 GitHub stars and the MIT license. Its code was last updated Sep 1, 2026.

Scan summary: scanned Nov 5, 2026 at commit 3e3f367. Seen able to run shell commands, control a web browser, connect to databases, connect to the internet. Scan policy

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Findings (4)

  • medium
    Runs shell commands. Fine for some tools, but it means the agent can run anything your user can.
    index.js:931
  • medium
    Runs shell commands. Fine for some tools, but it means the agent can run anything your user can.
    test_fix4.js:80
  • low
    No manifest declaring network access and environment variables (agent.json)
  • low
    Contacted these domains while starting up (no manifest to compare against)
    registry.npmjs.org

Network activity

During install
registry.npmjs.org
While running
registry.npmjs.org

Tools exposed (51)

  • get_document_info

    Get detailed information about the current InDesign document

  • create_document

    Create a new InDesign document with advanced options

  • open_document

    Open an existing InDesign document

  • save_document

    Save the current document

  • close_document

    Close the current document

  • add_page

    Add a new page to the document

  • delete_page

    Delete a page from the document

  • duplicate_page

    Duplicate a page

  • navigate_to_page

    Navigate to a specific page

  • get_selected_objects

    Get information about currently selected objects in InDesign. ESSENTIAL for working with user-selected text frames.

  • get_text_content

    Extract raw text content from selected text frame, insertion point, or specific frame. Automatically handles different selection types and normalizes line breaks to spaces. RECOMMENDED for text extraction.

  • list_text_frames

    List all text frames on a page with their indices, content preview, and selection status

  • analyze_embedded_objects

    Analyze embedded objects (MathML formulas, graphics, etc.) in selected text frame or specified frame

  • insert_markdown_text

    Insert markdown text into a text frame with automatic formatting using existing paragraph and character styles. Supports # headers, **bold**, *italic*, etc.

  • fix_typography_in_selection

    Fix typography in selected text or story. Corrects dates (DD.MM.YYYY with thin spaces), quotes, dashes, and other typographic elements.

  • find_typography_issues

    Analyze text for common typography issues (wrong spaces in dates, straight quotes, double spaces, etc.)

  • clean_imported_text

    Clean imported text from common typography sins: double paragraph breaks, line breaks instead of paragraphs, trailing spaces, hyphens instead of dashes, manual formatting, bullet lists, hardcoded chapter numbers, etc.

  • analyze_text_problems

    Analyze imported text for common problems before cleaning. Shows what issues exist.

  • list_grep_searches

    List all saved GREP searches in the document (like DATUM search for dates)

  • create_text_frame

    Create a text frame with advanced formatting options

  • edit_text_frame

    Edit properties of an existing text frame. WORKFLOW: First use list_text_frames() or get_selected_objects() to find the correct frameIndex.

  • find_replace_text

    Find and replace text in the document

  • place_image

    Place an image with advanced options

  • create_rectangle

    Create a rectangle shape

  • create_ellipse

    Create an ellipse shape

  • create_paragraph_style

    Create a new paragraph style

  • modify_paragraph_style

    Modify properties of an existing paragraph style

  • create_character_style

    Create a new character style

  • modify_character_style

    Modify properties of an existing character style

  • create_object_style

    Create a new object style

  • modify_object_style

    Modify properties of an existing object style

  • apply_object_style

    Apply an object style to selected objects

  • apply_paragraph_style

    Apply a paragraph style to text

  • list_styles

    List all available styles in the document

  • create_color_swatch

    Create a new color swatch

  • list_color_swatches

    List all color swatches in the document

  • apply_color

    Apply color to an object

  • create_table

    Create a table

  • populate_table

    Populate table with data

  • create_layer

    Create a new layer

  • set_active_layer

    Set the active layer

  • list_layers

    List all layers in the document

  • export_pdf

    Export document as PDF with advanced options

  • export_images

    Export pages as images

  • export_epub

    Export document as EPUB

  • package_document

    Package document for print production

  • execute_indesign_code

    ⚠️ Execute custom ExtendScript code in InDesign (REQUIRES INDESIGN_ALLOW_ARBITRARY_CODE=1)

  • preflight_document

    Run preflight check on the document

  • view_document

    Get visual representation and detailed info about the current document

  • zoom_to_page

    Zoom and fit page in view

  • data_merge

    Perform data merge operation

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