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Complete catalog of all 323 dedicated Photoshop MCP tools across 36 categories: document operations, layer operations, layer masks, text, selections (30 tools), clipboard, channels, transforms, shapes, painting/drawing, layer styles, adjustment layers (17), direct adjustments, filters (blur 14, sharpen 3, noise 5, distort 12, stylize 10, artistic 14, sketch 12, brush strokes 8, texture 5, pixelate 7, render 4, other 4, special 2), generative AI, paths, color tools, guides, smart objects, document profiles, actions/automation, advanced operations, utility/history/view, and execute_batchplay escape hatch. Use when this capability is needed.

§3 COMPLETE TOOL CATALOG (323 Tools)

Every tool listed below is a DEDICATED MCP tool. Use these INSTEAD of execute_batchplay.

3.1 DOCUMENT OPERATIONS (22 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
create_document	New PSD	width, height, resolution, fill_color, color_mode
get_documents	List open docs	—
set_active_document	Switch active doc	document_id
get_document_info	Doc dimensions/DPI/path	—
get_document_image	JPEG preview of full doc	—
save_document_image_as_png	Save doc preview as PNG	file_path
save_document	Save current doc	—
save_document_as	Save as PSD/PNG/JPG	file_path, file_type
open_photoshop_file	Open file in PS	file_path
duplicate_document	Copy entire doc	document_name
crop_document	Crop to selection	(requires active selection)
resize_image	Image Size	width, height, resolution, constrain
resize_canvas	Canvas Size (no scaling)	width, height, anchor, color
rotate_canvas	Rotate entire doc	angle
trim_document	Trim transparent/colored edges	trim_type, top/left/bottom/right
reveal_all	Expand canvas to fit all layers	—
flatten_all_layers	Flatten to single layer	layer_name
merge_visible	Merge visible layers	—
merge_down	Merge layer with one below	layer_id
merge_layers	Merge specific layers	layer_ids[]
stamp_visible	Flattened copy as new layer	—
export_layers_as_png	Export layers as PNG files	layers_info[]

3.2 LAYER OPERATIONS (26 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
get_layers	List all layers + hierarchy	—
get_layer_image	JPEG preview of single layer	layer_id
get_layer_bounds	Layer pixel bounds	layer_id
create_pixel_layer	New empty pixel layer	layer_name, fill_neutral, opacity, blend_mode
delete_layer	Delete layer	layer_id
duplicate_layer	Copy layer	layer_to_duplicate_id, duplicate_layer_name
rename_layers	Rename one or more layers	layer_data[]
set_layer_visibility	Show/hide layer	layer_id, visible
set_layer_properties	Blend mode, opacity, fill, clip	layer_id, blend_mode, layer_opacity, fill_opacity, is_clipping_mask
move_layer	Reorder in stack	layer_id, position (TOP/BOTTOM/UP/DOWN)
group_layers	Create group from layers	group_name, layer_ids[]
ungroup_layers	Dissolve a group	(batchPlay-based)
rasterize_layer	Rasterize to pixels	layer_id
rasterize_all_layers	Rasterize entire doc	—
convert_to_smart_object	Layer → Smart Object	layer_id
select_layer	Make layer active	layer_id
place_image	Place image onto layer	layer_id, image_path
harmonize_layer	Match lighting to bg	layer_id, new_layer_name
remove_background	Auto remove bg

3.3 LAYER MASKS (7 tools)

Tool	Purpose
add_layer_mask_from_selection	Mask from active selection
add_layer_mask_reveal_all	White mask (show all)
add_layer_mask_hide_all	Black mask (hide all)
remove_layer_mask	Delete mask
select_layer_mask	Target mask for editing
select_layer_rgb	Target pixels (back from mask)
fill_mask_with_gradient	Gradient on mask for transitions

3.4 TEXT (3 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
create_single_line_text_layer	Single line text	layer_name, text, font_size, postscript_font_name, text_color, position
create_multi_line_text_layer	Multi-line text box	+ bounds, justification
edit_text_layer	Edit existing text	layer_id, text, font_size, postscript_font_name, text_color

3.5 SELECTIONS (30 tools)

Basic Selections:

Tool	Purpose
select_rectangle	Rectangular selection
select_ellipse	Elliptical selection
select_polygon	N-sided polygon selection
select_all	Select entire canvas
clear_selection	Deselect all

Intelligent Selections:

Tool	Purpose
select_subject	AI subject detection
select_sky	AI sky detection
select_object	Object Selection auto-detect
select_by_quick_selection	Quick Selection tool
select_color_range	Select by color + fuzziness
select_focus_area	Select in-focus areas
select_by_magic_wand	Magic wand by tolerance

Selection Modifiers:

Tool	Purpose
invert_selection	Invert selection
grow_selection	Grow to adjacent similar
similar_selection	Select all similar pixels
expand_selection	Expand by N pixels
contract_selection	Contract by N pixels
feather_selection	Soften edges
smooth_selection	Smooth edges
border_selection	Create border from selection
transform_selection	Scale/rotate selection only

Compound Selections (add/subtract):

Tool	Purpose
add_to_selection_rectangle	Add rect to existing selection
subtract_from_selection_rectangle	Subtract rect from selection
intersect_selection_rectangle	Intersect rect with selection
add_to_selection_ellipse	Add ellipse to selection
subtract_from_selection_ellipse	Subtract ellipse from selection
add_to_selection_polygon	Add polygon to selection
subtract_from_selection_polygon	Subtract polygon from selection

Selection Content Operations:

Tool	Purpose
fill_selection	Fill selection with color
delete_selection	Delete pixels in selection
content_aware_fill	AI content-aware fill

3.6 CLIPBOARD (4 tools)

Tool	Purpose
copy_selection_to_clipboard	Copy from one layer
copy_merged_selection_to_clipboard	Copy from all visible
cut_selection_to_clipboard	Cut from layer
paste_from_clipboard	Paste clipboard contents

3.7 CHANNELS (7 tools)

Tool	Purpose
save_selection_as_channel	Save selection as alpha
load_selection_from_channel	Load selection from alpha
delete_channel	Delete alpha channel
split_channels	Split into separate docs
merge_channels	Merge channel docs back
duplicate_channel	Duplicate a channel
set_channel_restrictions	Restrict editing to specific channels (glitch effects)

3.8 TRANSFORMS (10 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
scale_layer	Scale by percentage	layer_id, width, height, anchor_position
rotate_layer	Rotate layer	layer_id, angle, anchor_position
flip_layer	Flip horizontal/vertical	layer_id, axis
translate_layer	Move by offset	layer_id, x_offset, y_offset
set_layer_position_absolute	Move to exact x,y	layer_id, x, y
free_transform	Combined scale+rotate+skew+move	layer_id, width, height, angle, skew_x, skew_y, move_x, move_y
perspective_transform	4-corner perspective	layer_id, top_left/right_x/y, bottom_left/right_x/y
warp_transform	Preset warp styles	layer_id, warp_style, bend, h/v_distortion
content_aware_scale	Intelligent resize	layer_id, width, height
apply_skew	Skew transform	(batchPlay-based)

3.9 SHAPES (6 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
draw_rectangle_shape	Rectangle/rounded rect	bounds, fill_color, stroke, corner_radius
draw_ellipse_shape	Ellipse/circle	bounds, fill_color, stroke
draw_line_shape	Line	start/end coords, stroke
draw_arrow_shape	Arrow with head	start/end, head_size
draw_polygon_shape	Regular polygon	sides, center, radius
draw_custom_path	Bezier path shape	points[] (with optional handles)

3.10 PAINTING & DRAWING (13 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
brush_stroke	Paint along path	layer_id, points[], brush_size, color, opacity, hardness, flow
eraser_stroke	Erase along path	layer_id, points[], brush_size, opacity
gradient_draw	Draw gradient on layer	layer_id, start/end coords, gradient_type, color_stops
paint_bucket_fill	Flood fill	layer_id, x, y, color, tolerance, contiguous
apply_dodge_tool	Lighten areas	(batchPlay-based)
apply_burn_tool	Darken areas	(batchPlay-based)
apply_smudge_tool	Smudge pixels	(batchPlay-based)
apply_clone_stamp	Clone from source point	layer_id, source/dest coords, brush_size
apply_healing_brush	Healing with blending	layer_id, source/dest coords
apply_spot_healing_brush	Auto blemish removal	layer_id, points[], brush_size
apply_history_brush	Paint from history state	layer_id, points[], brush_size
apply_pattern_stamp	Paint with pattern	layer_id, points[], brush_size
apply_mixer_brush	Realistic paint mixing	layer_id, points[], brush_size, wetness, mix

3.11 LAYER STYLES (11 tools)

Tool	Purpose
add_drop_shadow_layer_style	Drop shadow
add_inner_shadow_layer_style	Inner shadow
add_outer_glow_layer_style	Outer glow
add_inner_glow_layer_style	Inner glow
add_bevel_emboss_layer_style	Bevel & Emboss
add_satin_layer_style	Satin effect
add_color_overlay_layer_style	Color overlay
add_gradient_overlay_layer_style	Gradient overlay
add_stroke_layer_style	Stroke
create_gradient_layer_style	Gradient layer style
clear_layer_styles	Remove all styles

3.12 ADJUSTMENT LAYERS (17 tools)

Tool	Purpose
add_brightness_contrast_adjustment_layer	Brightness/Contrast
add_levels_adjustment_layer	Levels (shadows/mids/highlights)
add_curves_adjustment_layer	Curves (per-channel control)
add_exposure_adjustment_layer	Exposure/Offset/Gamma
add_vibrance_adjustment_layer	Vibrance/Saturation
add_hue_saturation_adjustment_layer	Hue/Saturation/Lightness
add_color_balance_adjustment_layer	Color Balance
add_photo_filter_adjustment_layer	Photo Filter (warming/cooling)
add_channel_mixer_adjustment_layer	Channel Mixer
add_selective_color_adjustment_layer	Selective Color
add_gradient_map_adjustment_layer	Gradient Map (duotone etc.)
add_black_and_white_adjustment_layer	B&W conversion
add_posterize_adjustment_layer	Posterize
add_threshold_adjustment_layer	Threshold
add_invert_adjustment_layer	Invert colors
add_color_lookup_adjustment_layer	Color Lookup / LUT
shadows_highlights	Shadows/Highlights recovery

3.13 DIRECT ADJUSTMENTS (10 tools)

Tool	Purpose
auto_tone	Auto tonal correction
auto_color	Auto color correction
auto_contrast	Auto contrast correction
apply_desaturate	Remove all color
apply_equalize	Equalize histogram
apply_invert_image	Invert entire image
apply_posterize_direct	Direct posterize
apply_threshold_direct	Direct threshold
apply_match_color	Match color between images
apply_replace_color	Replace specific colors

3.14 FILTERS — BLUR (14 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_gaussian_blur	Standard blur	radius (0.1-10000)
apply_motion_blur	Directional motion	angle, distance
apply_radial_blur	Spin or zoom blur	amount, method (spin/zoom), quality
apply_surface_blur	Blur preserving edges	radius, threshold
apply_lens_blur	Bokeh/DOF blur	radius, brightness, threshold
apply_smart_blur	Edge-aware blur	(batchPlay-based)
apply_box_blur	Simple box average	(batchPlay-based)
apply_shape_blur	Shape-kernel blur	(batchPlay-based)
apply_average_blur	Average color of area	(batchPlay-based)
apply_field_blur	Blur Gallery: field	(batchPlay-based)
apply_iris_blur	Blur Gallery: iris/elliptical	center_x/y, blur_amount
apply_tilt_shift_blur	Blur Gallery: tilt-shift	blur_amount, focus_top/bottom, feather
apply_spin_blur	Blur Gallery: rotational	center_x/y, spin_angle
apply_path_blur	Blur Gallery: directional path	speed, path points

3.15 FILTERS — SHARPEN (3 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_sharpen	Basic sharpen	—
apply_unsharp_mask	Unsharp Mask	amount (1-500), radius (0.1-1000), threshold (0-255)
apply_smart_sharpen	Smart Sharpen	amount, radius, noise_reduction, remove_type

3.16 FILTERS — NOISE (5 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_noise	Add noise	amount (0.1-400), distribution, monochromatic
apply_despeckle	Remove speckle noise	—
apply_median_noise	Median filter	radius
apply_dust_and_scratches	Remove dust/scratches	radius, threshold
apply_reduce_noise	Advanced noise reduction	(batchPlay-based)

3.17 FILTERS — DISTORT (12 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_twirl_distortion	Twirl/spiral	angle (-999 to 999)
apply_zig_zag_distortion	ZigZag/ripple pond	amount, ridges, style
apply_wave	Wave distortion	generators, wavelength, amplitude, type
apply_ripple	Ripple	amount, size
apply_ocean_ripple	Ocean water surface	ripple_size, ripple_magnitude
apply_sphere	Spherize	amount (-100 to 100), mode
apply_pinch	Pinch inward/outward	amount (-100 to 100)
apply_polar_coordinates	Polar conversion	conversion type
apply_shear	Shear along curve	points[], undefined_area
apply_displace	Displacement map	h/v_scale, stretch_to_fit, wrap_around
apply_glass_distortion	Glass refraction	distortion, smoothness, texture, scaling
liquify_forward	Liquify push	start/end coords, brush_size, pressure

3.18 FILTERS — STYLIZE (10 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_wind	Wind streaks	method (wind/blast/stagger), direction (left/right)
apply_emboss	Emboss 3D relief	angle, height, amount
apply_find_edges	Edge detection	—
apply_solarize	Solarization	—
apply_diffuse_glow	Soft glow effect	graininess, glow_amount, clear_amount
apply_glowing_edges	Neon edge glow	edge_width, edge_brightness, smoothness
apply_diffuse	Diffuse scatter	mode
apply_tiles	Tile segments	tile_count, offset
apply_trace_contour	Trace contour lines	level, edge
apply_extrude	3D extrude blocks/pyramids	type, size, depth

3.19 FILTERS — ARTISTIC (14 tools)

Tool	Purpose
apply_colored_pencil	Colored pencil sketch
apply_cutout	Paper cutout poster
apply_dry_brush	Dry brush painting
apply_film_grain	Film grain texture
apply_fresco	Fresco painting
apply_neon_glow	Neon glow filter
apply_paint_daubs	Paint daubs
apply_palette_knife	Palette knife strokes
apply_poster_edges	Posterize with edges
apply_rough_pastels	Rough pastel texture
apply_smudge_stick	Smudge stick effect
apply_sponge_filter	Sponge texture
apply_underpainting	Underpainting base
apply_watercolor	Watercolor painting

3.20 FILTERS — SKETCH (12 tools)

Tool	Purpose
apply_bas_relief	Bas relief carving
apply_chalk_and_charcoal	Chalk & charcoal drawing
apply_charcoal	Charcoal sketch
apply_graphic_pen	Graphic pen strokes
apply_halftone_pattern	Halftone dot/line pattern
apply_note_paper	Note paper texture
apply_photocopy	Photocopy effect
apply_plaster	Plaster relief
apply_reticulation	Film reticulation
apply_stamp_filter	Rubber stamp
apply_torn_edges	Torn paper edges
apply_water_paper	Water paper texture

3.21 FILTERS — BRUSH STROKES (8 tools)

Tool	Purpose
apply_accented_edges	Accented edge strokes
apply_angled_strokes	Angled brush strokes
apply_crosshatch	Crosshatch drawing
apply_dark_strokes	Dark ink strokes
apply_ink_outlines	Ink outline drawing
apply_spatter	Spatter spray
apply_sprayed_strokes	Sprayed directional strokes
apply_sumi_e	Japanese ink painting

3.22 FILTERS — TEXTURE (5 tools)

Tool	Purpose
apply_craquelure	Cracked surface
apply_grain	Film/texture grain
apply_patchwork	Patchwork squares
apply_stained_glass	Stained glass cells
apply_texturizer	Apply surface texture

3.23 FILTERS — PIXELATE (7 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_pixelate	Mosaic squares	cell_size
apply_crystallize	Crystal polygons	cell_size
apply_color_halftone	CMYK halftone dots	max_radius, angles
apply_facet	Facet clumps	—
apply_fragment	Fragment copies	—
apply_mezzotint	Mezzotint pattern	type
apply_pointillize	Pointillist dots	cell_size

3.24 FILTERS — RENDER (4 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_clouds	Render clouds	(uses fg/bg colors)
apply_difference_clouds	Difference clouds	(uses fg/bg colors)
apply_fibers	Render fibers	variance, strength
apply_lens_flare	Lens flare	brightness, center, lens_type

3.25 FILTERS — OTHER (4 tools)

Tool	Purpose
apply_maximum	Maximum (expand whites)
apply_minimum	Minimum (expand blacks)
apply_offset_filter	Offset/tile filter
apply_high_pass	High-pass for sharpening

3.26 FILTERS — SPECIAL (2 tools)

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
apply_plastic_wrap	Liquid/wet plastic look	highlight_strength, detail, smoothness
apply_chrome_filter	Chrome/metallic look	detail, smoothness

3.27 GENERATIVE AI (2 tools)

Tool	Purpose
generate_image	AI image generation (Firefly)
generative_fill	AI fill within selection (Firefly)

3.28 PATHS (5 tools)

Tool	Purpose
stroke_path	Stroke along path
fill_path	Fill path area
path_to_selection	Convert path to selection
selection_to_path	Convert selection to path
delete_path	Delete work path

3.29 COLOR TOOLS (3 tools)

Tool	Purpose
set_foreground_color	Set FG color (red, green, blue)
set_background_color	Set BG color
swap_colors	Swap FG/BG

3.30 GUIDES (2 tools)

Tool	Purpose
add_guide	Add ruler guide
clear_all_guides	Remove all guides

3.31 SMART OBJECT & LAYER TYPE (3 tools)

Tool	Purpose
replace_smart_object_contents	Replace SO from file
rasterize_all_layers	Rasterize entire doc
convert_layer_to_frame	Convert to animation frame

3.32 DOCUMENT & PROFILE (5 tools)

Tool	Purpose
assign_icc_profile	Assign ICC without conversion
convert_to_icc_profile	Convert colors to new profile
define_brush_preset	Create brush from selection
apply_image_composite	Apply Image (freq separation)
calculations	Image > Calculations

3.33 ACTIONS & AUTOMATION (3 tools)

Tool	Purpose
play_action	Play recorded action
record_action_start	Start recording
record_action_stop	Stop recording

3.34 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (2 tools)

Tool	Purpose
content_aware_fill	AI fill (requires selection)
lens_correction	Distortion/vignette/CA fix

3.35 UTILITY / HISTORY / VIEW (16 tools)

Tool	Purpose
undo	Undo last action
redo	Redo last undo
step_backward	Step backward in history
step_forward	Step forward in history
fade_last_filter	Fade last filter effect
purge_all	Purge clipboard/history
create_snapshot	Create history snapshot
set_ruler_units	Set ruler unit type
fit_on_screen	Fit view to screen
zoom_to_100	100% actual pixels
toggle_layer_effects_visibility	Show/hide layer effects
create_layer_from_effects	Convert effects to layers
ungroup_layers	Dissolve group
select_linked_layers	Select linked layers
apply_auto_blend_layers	Auto-blend (panorama)
apply_auto_align_layers	Auto-align layers

3.36 ESCAPE HATCH (1 tool)

Tool	Purpose
execute_batchplay	Raw batchPlay commands — LAST RESORT. Always pass layer_id parameter.

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