Use case
Last updated on
Apr 16, 2026
Learn about the MCP server and how it helps you work with Illustrator (Beta) using AI tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
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Model Context Protocol server is now available for testing and feedback. Try it now in Illustrator (Beta).
MCP server in Illustrator (Beta)
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard that lets you connect AI tools to external data sources.
Illustrator (Beta) includes a built-in MCP server that allows you to connect desktop AI tools to Illustrator (Beta) and perform supported tasks directly from those tools. Use natural language in your AI tool to describe what you want to do, and the AI tool makes the required changes to the active Illustrator document. You can work with 40 Illustrator tools and actions through this integration.
Once connected, the authentication key remains valid until you regenerate it, which requires setting up a new connection. Usage is billed through your AI tool, not through Adobe.
Use cases
Here are some use cases in Illustrator (Beta) that you can explore with AI tools:
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Translation into multiple languages |
Make two versions of this poster in French and Japanese, while preserving the layout and positioning of the original. |
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Generation of copies from a data file |
Create copies of the T-shirt in individual artboards, arranged in 2 rows, according to the labels in the uploaded .csv file. |
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Preparation of assets for export |
Export each product to a separate file following the <marketplace name> guidelines at <URL>. |
Create translated versions of your artwork with an AI tool
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