Adobe MCP vs Icon Composer MCP
A side-by-side look at the Adobe MCP and Icon Composer MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Adobe MCP for architecture & design work as a local process; choose Icon Composer MCP for architecture & design as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Adobe MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
ADOBE_MCP_APPS.
Choose Icon Composer MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Architecture & Design domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
create_icon, add_layer_to_icon, remove_layer.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Architecture & Design | Architecture & Design |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | ADOBE_MCP_APPS | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 26 | 61 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 12 |
| Full listing | View Adobe MCP | View Icon Composer MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Adobe MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Icon Composer MCP tools 12
create_iconCreate a `.icon` bundle from a foreground image and background coloradd_layer_to_iconAdd a new layer to an existing bundleremove_layerRemove a layer or group, optionally clean up assetsread_iconInspect bundle manifest and assetsset_glass_effectsConfigure specular, blur, shadow, translucencyset_appearancesSet dark/tinted mode overridesset_fillSet background fillset_layer_positionAdjust layer scale and offsettoggle_fxEnable/disable all glass effects at onceexport_previewRender a preview PNGrender_liquid_glassRender via Apple's ictool (requires Icon Composer)export_marketingExport flat opaque PNG for App Store Connect
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Adobe MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"adobe-mcp-2": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"adobe-mcp-indesign"
],
"env": {
"ADOBE_MCP_APPS": "YOUR_ADOBE_MCP_APPS_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Icon Composer MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"ethbak-icon-composer-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"icon-composer-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Adobe MCP is categorized under Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Icon Composer MCP belongs to Architecture & Design and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Adobe MCP for architecture & design work and Icon Composer MCP for architecture & design.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Adobe MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Icon Composer MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add adobe-mcp-2 and ethbak-icon-composer-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Adobe MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 26 GitHub stars. Icon Composer MCP has 64/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 61 GitHub stars.