Anthropic Claude launches 9 AI connectors for Adobe, Blender, and creative tools

Anthropic releases 9 new Claude connectors for creative tools, including Blender and Adobe - 9to5Mac

Anthropic is targeting creative professionals with its latest Claude AI update. The company has released nine new Claude connectors that work with creative tools like Blender and more. "Today, with a coalition of partners including Blender, Autodesk, Adobe, Ableton, and Splice, we're releasing a set of connectors -- tools that let Claude work alongside the software creative professionals rely on, so creatives can extend their reach," Anthropic announced in a blog post. These are the nine new Claude connectors shared today by Anthropic: Anthropic goes deeper on Claude's new integration with Blender: The Blender developers have created an MCP connector, which is now officially available for Claude. For example, 3D artists can use the Blender connector to analyze and debug entire Blender scenes, or build custom scripts to batch-apply changes to objects in a scene. And using Blender's Python API, the connector lets Claude add new tools directly to Blender's interface. The company also says it is now a Blender Development Fund patron, supporting the free, open-source 3D creation suite. Anthropic also notes that since Blender is using MCP, other large language models can connect to Blender now as well. Today's release follows the recent arrival of Claude Opus 4.7, Anthropic's latest model for advanced software engineering. Claude also recently gained a routines feature as part of the redesigned Claude Code experience.

'Claude can't replace taste or imagination, but it can open up new ways of working': Anthropic signs up Adobe, Blender and more to push Claude into creative work

* Anthropic is announcing a series of new creative connectors for Claude * One single Adobe connector opens up access to 50+ pro-grade tools * Others include Blender, Ableton, Autodesk, Splice and Canva Adobe and Anthropic have announced plans to integrate professional creative tools straight into the Claude interface to give Anthropic customers access to the Creative Cloud suite without having to switch apps. It's part of a broader rollout of Claude connectors being rolled out across the creative space, including Blender and Ableton, to democratize and simplify access to some of the most specialized design apps out there. The Adobe connector was announced after the company's annual Summit event, which largely focused on the future of marketing, and builds on existing AI links like the Photoshop app within ChatGPT. Anthropic is going after the creative space with Claude connectors As for the Adobe connector specifically, Claude gets access to more than 50 pro-grade tools across popular apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom, Firefly and more. Users can retouch and enhance photos, create assets for social media campaigns and resize their videos for multiple platforms from within Claude, without having to understand some of the complex workflows of each specific app. Because the work is being done via Adobe tools within the Claude interface, and not by Claude directly, it means users can pick up inside the actual Adobe apps if they want to deepen their edits and so on. Available globally, users will need a Claude account to access the Adobe connector. Higher usage limits, access to more tools and the ability to save your work across sessions comes with signing in to an Adobe account, but it seems that signing in isn't necessary for some of the most basic functionalities. But while Adobe's connector hits the headlines for making powerful editing more accessible to non-technical, non-creative workers, it's not the only creative connector Anthropic is adding to Claude. As well as Abelton and Blender mentioned above, Affinity by Canva, Autodesk Fusion, Resolume Arena, Resolume Wire, SketchUp and Splice are also coming to Claude. All of this, Anthropic says, without replacing the taste and imagination of creatives. Instead, the company sees these connectors helping them to replace repetitive tasks and manual toil, freeing them up to take on larger-scale projects. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! And of course you can also follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form, and get regular updates from us on WhatsApp too.

Claude gains integrations with Adobe, Blender and Ableton

Anthropic has launched a set of connectors for its AI chatbot Claude, enabling integration with popular creative software, including Adobe's Creative Cloud, Blender, and Ableton. This initiative marks Anthropic's latest effort to penetrate the creative industry, complementing its recent launch of Claude Design. The connectors allow Claude to access applications, retrieve data, and perform tasks within the integrated services. The Adobe connector facilitates interaction with Creative Cloud apps such as Photoshop, Premiere, and Express, helping users enhance their creative projects. The Ableton connector enables Claude to source information from Ableton's official documentation, while the Blender integration allows access to Blender's Python API through natural language commands. Anthropic stated, "Claude can't replace taste or imagination, but it can open up new ways of working -- faster and more ambitious ideation." The company emphasized that its AI aims to support the creative process by handling repetitive tasks and reducing overall time spent on projects. As part of its commitment to the Blender community, Anthropic is providing financial support to the Blender Foundation to ensure the software remains free and open-source. Anthropic has become a Corporate Patron of the Blender Development Fund, joining sponsors such as Netflix, Epic, and Wacom.

Anthropic's New Connectors Will Make Claude More Creative

The new connectors arrive just a week after Claude Design's launch Anthropic appears to be focusing on design and creativity-focused tasks. After releasing Claude Design, a new design and visual output-focused artificial intelligence (AI) tool last week, the company is now releasing a set of new connectors to allow its chatbot to perform complex creativity tasks in third-party platforms. These connectors were developed in partnership with several software brands, including Adobe, Autodesk, Blender, and more. The San Francisco-based AI firm also highlighted several ways users will be able to use Claude for tasks requiring creativity and imagination. Claude Gets New Creative Connectors In a newsroom post, the AI startup announced the new connectors that have been released for Claude. Anthropic released them by working with its partners Ableton, Adobe, Autodesk, Blender, and Splice. While the company did not specify, these connectors are likely based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a universal standard to connect AI chatbots with external data hubs. Anthropic has maintained that, despite the ability to take action directly within these platforms, Claude will serve as an assistant that automates the manual and repetitive tasks and not as an end-to-end creativity agent. But the company believes that even in this role, the chatbot will end up saving users' time. Coming to the use cases, Claude can ground its responses in the official product documentation for Ableton, a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Similarly, when connected to Adobe, the chatbot can access more than 50 tools in Creative Cloud apps (including Photoshop, Premiere, and Express) to create images, videos, and designs. Similarly, with the Autodesk Fusion connector, it can help users with an active subscription in creating and modifying 3D models via prompts. When using the cloud-based music creation platform, Splice, Claude can now search its catalogue of royalty-free samples. Apart from this, Claude can also work with Affinity by Canva to automate repetitive tasks, such as batch image adjustments, layer renaming, and file export. Notably, Canva is one of the only platforms where Claude Design can export its output. Interestingly, while the AI industry is chasing vibe coding-based capabilities and solutions, the company that pioneered in the enterprise coding tools is now shifting its focus towards creativity automation.

Anthropic expands Claude with Adobe, Blender and Autodesk integrations

Anthropic has expanded Claude with new connectors that integrate directly with widely used creative tools across design, 3D modelling, video production, and audio workflows. The update enables Claude to work alongside existing creative software instead of replacing them. Anthropic has also joined the Blender Development Fund as a Corporate Patron to support open-source 3D development. Anthropic is introducing connectors that allow Claude to interact with external creative platforms. The integrations include support for: These connectors allow Claude to access documentation, assist with workflows, and support tasks across different creative applications. Adobe has launched a connector that brings Creative Cloud tools into Claude through natural language interaction. It connects Claude to more than 50 Adobe tools across apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, Express, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, InDesign, and Adobe Stock. Users can describe creative goals in natural language, and the system coordinates multi-step workflows across Adobe applications. Adobe states that users provide creative direction while the connector handles execution across tools. The connector executes multi-step workflows across Adobe apps for photo, design, and video tasks. Adobe also highlighted Firefly AI Assistant, a separate public beta creative agent offering generative tools and unified access across Adobe applications. The Autodesk Fusion connector enables users to create and modify 3D models using conversational prompts. Claude translates natural language instructions into design actions inside Fusion, supporting engineering and product design workflows. Claude connects with Blender through an MCP-based integration that enables natural language interaction with the software's Python API. The integration allows users to: Anthropic has joined the Blender Development Fund as a Corporate Patron. According to the Blender Foundation, the support will contribute to core development, including continued work on the Blender Python API. The Foundation stated that Blender continues to operate under its open-source GNU GPL license. Claude includes integrations with several other creative tools: Claude supports multiple creative workflows through these connectors: Anthropic is working with creative education programs focused on AI in design and computational art. Participating institutions include: Students and faculty at these institutions are receiving access to Claude and the new connectors for academic use and experimentation.

Claude can now work inside Photoshop, Blender and Ableton, here is how

Claude Opus 4.7 improves workflows while keeping human creativity in focus. Anthropic has collaborated with popular creative tools as a part of improving chatbot services. As per the company executives, this will enable individuals to perform digital jobs conveniently and quickly. In addition to launching Canva integration recently, which includes the new 'Claude Design' feature for importing AI-generated layouts as editable files, the company has managed to integrate Claude with such platforms as Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Ableton, Affinity, Splice, Resolume, and Autodesk. These integrations are powered by the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open-source standard that allows Claude to securely interact with local data and software APIs. Users may be able to control the AI assistant, upload files, and do a wide variety of other actions through the app interface in order to facilitate and accelerate job performance as a result of this collaboration. With all that said, Anthropic aims to create an AI assistant that would be helpful for artists and creators of different industries. Connectors are designed to assist in performing certain tasks via the application that is being used. Therefore, using the Adobe connector will allow the user to control the application, automate batch production tasks, and work on creating various designs within it. Similarly, the Splice connector enables users to search for and surface royalty-free samples directly through the Claude interface. Also read: Apple iOS 27, iPadOS 27 details leak ahead of WWDC 2026: AI photo editing tools and new Siri coming The Ableton connector will help Claude answer queries with the use of official guides related to music production. As a result, any issues or problems can be solved more easily or new functionalities explored. The Blender connector allows controlling the software through natural language rather than programming by exposing Blender's Python API to the model. Thus, the creation and editing of 3D models become easier, and Claude can even perform real-time scene analysis to debug technical errors. According to Anthropic, the purpose of such developments is not the replacement of creative processes with artificial intelligence but their assistance. Indeed, according to the representatives of the company, AI can automate routine operations, decrease the time spent manually working on projects, and provide users with the possibility to concentrate on more important aspects of work. This rollout was launched alongside Claude Opus 4.7, which features enhanced visual reasoning specifically tuned for these creative workflows. Also read: OpenAI vs Elon Musk trial begins: What happened so far, explained in 7 key points Alongside the product launch, Anthropic has also joined the Blender Development Fund as a corporate patron. This puts it alongside major supporters like Netflix, Epic Games, and Wacom. Under the agreement, Anthropic pledges to pay 2,40,000 euros annually towards the platform, with special emphasis on developing the Python API on Blender 5.1. According to Blender, this monetary support will help Anthropic to develop some tools for artists without interfering with their freedom, and this is crucial not only for artists but also for all creatives. Now, if you want to find out how to use Claude in these tools, what you should do is download the Claude desktop app and set up the Model Context Protocol (MCP) as the connector for your assistant. You will be giving Claude access to your files and APIs by doing so. Furthermore, it will enable Claude to perform some functions such as code writing in Blender, track control in Ableton, or even design automation in Adobe using only natural language.