InDesign FAQs

Question 1

How does it integrate with InDesign?

Accepted Answer

The server uses ExtendScript API to communicate with InDesign via macOS osascript, effectively executing JavaScript code within InDesign's environment for text manipulation.

Question 2

What does InDesign MCP Server do?

Accepted Answer

It enables you to programmatically manipulate text within Adobe InDesign documents using Claude Desktop. You can add, update, remove, and retrieve text content through an easy-to-use interface.

Question 3

What are the key features of this tool?

Accepted Answer

Key features include the ability to add text at specific positions, find and replace text (with options for single or multiple occurrences), remove text, and retrieve all text from an active InDesign document.

Question 4

What are the system requirements?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Python 3.7+, Adobe InDesign (tested with 2025), and macOS. An active InDesign document is also required for the tool to function.

Question 5

How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Add the InDesign server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file, specifying the command and arguments to execute the server script (e.g., `python3 server.py`).

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