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Adobe Workfront MCP server

Adobe-hosted MCP server for searching, summarizing, creating and updating Workfront projects, tasks, issues, approvals, Planning workspaces and records, comments and Canvas Dashboards from an AI client. Adobe hosts it at https://mcp.workfront.adobe.com/mcp/v1/workfront with OAuth auth.

Last verified 15 tools3 sources

Install

Adobe publishes no copyable client config for this server. Point your MCP client at https://mcp.workfront.adobe.com/mcp/v1/workfront. Setup steps are in the vendor's docs.

Tools

insights_read_docs
Load the Workfront playbook or domain documentation; required first step before querying data.
insights_find_workfront_data
Find, filter, count, sort and aggregate Workfront data; the main query tool.
insights_find_id_by_name
Look up the ID of any Workfront object by name.
insights_summarize_object
Fetch and summarize a single Workfront object by ID.
insights_get_current_user
Retrieve the current user's Workfront identity, ID and URL.
workflow_search_any_object
Search Workfront objects with filters, ordering and pagination.
workflow_create_any_object
Create a project, task, issue, hour, assignment, program or portfolio.
workflow_update_any_object
Update an object's fields, move tasks or issues, convert items and set predecessors.
workflow_delete_any_object
Delete a Workfront object by ID after explicit user confirmation.
approvals_get_approval_info
Return the current approval workflow for a document version.
approvals_create_approval_from_template
Create an approval workflow on a document from a template.
planning_search_records
Search and filter Planning records within a record type.
planning_bulk_record_actions
Create, update, delete or restore multiple Planning records in one request.
comment-stream_create_comment
Create a new comment on an object.
reporting_create_dashboard
Create an empty Canvas Dashboard.

As documented on October 17, 2026. A running server reports its current list through tools/list.

Notes and caveats

  • Workfront instance must be on Adobe IMS.
  • A Workfront admin controls two toggles: Read-only MCP tools (on by default) and Write MCP tools (off by default).
  • Planning tools need a package with Workfront Planning; tool list depends on entitlements.
  • Auth: OAuth with Adobe ID (dynamic client registration) or a server-to-server bearer token from Adobe Developer Console; custom OAuth callback URLs must be allowlisted by the admin.
  • Available in the Claude connector directory as Adobe Workfront.
  • One connection maps to one Workfront instance.
  • Some tools are Preview-only.

FAQ

What does the Adobe Workfront MCP server do?

Adobe-hosted MCP server for searching, summarizing, creating and updating Workfront projects, tasks, issues, approvals, Planning workspaces and records, comments and Canvas Dashboards from an AI client. The vendor documents 15 tools, including insights_read_docs, insights_find_workfront_data, insights_find_id_by_name and insights_summarize_object.

How do I install the Adobe Workfront MCP server?

Adobe publishes no copyable client config. Point your MCP client at https://mcp.workfront.adobe.com/mcp/v1/workfront. Setup steps are at https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/workfront/using/basics/workfront-mcp-server/configure-workfront-mcp-server.

Does the Adobe Workfront MCP server need authentication?

Yes, OAuth. Transport: Streamable HTTP. Status: Unlabelled, last checked October 17, 2026.

Sources

Last verified against 3 Adobe pages, then re-checked independently.

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