ae-config-builder

Create and validate JSON configuration files for After Effects automation pipelines.

58|1|Updated Mar 18, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/jhd3197/after-effects-automation --skill ae-config-builder
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Skill: ae-config-builder
Source: https://github.com/jhd3197/after-effects-automation/tree/main/.claude/skills/ae-config-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jhd3197/after-effects-automation --skill ae-config-builder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation and validation of JSON configuration files essential for automating Adobe After Effects workflows, eliminating manual setup errors and ensuring smooth project execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • JSON Configuration: Define project settings, timeline scenes, and custom actions in a structured JSON format.
  • Validation: Ensures configurations adhere to the required schema before execution.
  • Use Case: Generate a complex video project with multiple scenes, dynamic text replacements, and imported assets by simply defining these elements in a JSON file.

Quick Start

Use the ae-config-builder skill to create a JSON configuration file for a new After Effects project.

Frequently Asked Questions about ae-config-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate After Effects video generation using JSON configs?

After Effects automation uses declarative JSON configs to define project output, timeline scenes, and custom layer manipulations, enabling deterministic video generation without manual setup. This Skill builds and validates those structured inputs.

What is the best way to validate a JSON configuration for an After Effects workflow?

Validating an After Effects JSON configuration requires checking it against a detailed schema to ensure project settings, scene compositions, and asset manipulations are correctly defined before execution. This ensures smooth pipeline operation and eliminates manual setup errors.

Can I define dynamic text replacements and imported assets in an After Effects JSON config?

Yes, After Effects JSON configs support dynamic text replacements and imported assets by defining these elements within the structured JSON file. This allows complex video projects with multiple scenes to be generated automatically.

How do I set up timeline structures and scene compositions for automated video production?

Automated video production relies on defining timeline structures and scene compositions within a JSON configuration file. This declarative approach specifies how custom actions and layer manipulations are applied across the project.

Does this approach support deterministic video generation from declarative inputs?

Deterministic video generation is achieved by using declarative JSON inputs that specify all project parameters, including output settings and scene structures. This ensures consistent, repeatable video rendering results across automated pipelines.

Why does my After Effects automation pipeline fail due to manual setup errors?

After Effects automation pipelines fail from manual setup errors when JSON configurations do not adhere to the required schema. Building and validating configs programmatically eliminates these structural mismatches before project execution.