Best Expressions & Scripting Tools Plugins for After Effects

iExpressions 3

freemium

Build expression-based rigs and templates with a visual interface

MoCode

paid

Code editor and toolbar for expressions, scripts, and reusable snippets

pt_ExpressEdit 2

freemium

Search, edit, and manage expressions across your After Effects project

Expressionist

paid

IDE-style expression editor with syntax highlighting and shortcuts

expressCode

paid

Edit After Effects expressions with VS Code editor features

AE GPT

freemium

Write After Effects expressions using natural language with AI models

Klutz GPT

freemium

Generate After Effects scripts and expressions using ChatGPT

Claude Scripter

paid

Generate and run ExtendScript code in After Effects using natural language

Automation Blocks for After Effects

freemium

Visual block-based automation system for repetitive After Effects tasks

Dojo Scripting Utility

freemium

Extract layer data, matchnames, and convert colors for scripting

pt_AutoExpress

freemium

Apply wiggle, smooth, and loop expressions without writing code

Expression Toolbox

free

Centralized library for storing and managing After Effects expressions

Expression Timeline

paid

Apply multiple expressions to a property with time-based transitions

Pseudo Effect Maker

freemium

Build custom effect control groups in After Effects

Hugly

paid

Obfuscate expressions to protect your work or beautify them for clarity