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adobe-illustrator-scripting
Write, debug, and optimize Adobe Illustrator automation scripts using ExtendScript (JavaScript/JSX). Use when creating or modifying scripts that manipulate documents, layers, paths, text frames, colors, symbols, artboards, or any Illustrator DOM objects. Covers the complete JavaScript object model, coordinate system, measurement units, export workflows, and scripting best practices.
Why this skill is useful
Adds multiple executable scripts for automating Adobe Illustrator tasks that aren't available in public documentation.
What it needs
Requires adobe illustrator installed locally. About 10k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 37,534 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Adobe Illustrator Scripting Expert guidance for automating Adobe Illustrator through ExtendScript (JavaScript/JSX). This skill covers the Illustrator scripting object model, all major API objects, code patterns, and best practices for writing production-quality .jsx scripts. Bundled Assets references/object-model-quick-reference.md: Use this as a quick lookup for the Illustrator scripting object model, common document and page item types, and related DOM concepts while writing or debugging scripts. scripts/: Contains example Illustrator automation scripts you can use as starting points or implementation patterns for common tasks such as document manipulation, exports, batch processing, and DOM usage. Review and adapt these examples when you need working JSX patterns or want to compare behavior while debugging. When to Use This Skill Writing new Illustrator automation scripts (.jsx or .js files) Debugging or fixing existing Illustrator ExtendScript code Manipulating documents, layers, page items, paths, text, or colors programmatically Batch-processing Illustrator files or generating artwork from data Exporting documents to various formats (PDF, SVG, PNG, EPS, etc.) Working with the Illustrator DOM (Application, Document, Layer, PathItem, TextFrame, etc.) Creating data-driven graphics using variables and datasets Automating print workflows with scripted print options Prerequisites Adobe Illustrator CC or later installed Basic JavaScript knowledge (ExtendScript is ES3-based with Adobe extensions) Scripts are executed via File > Scripts > Other Scripts, the Scripts menu, or placed in the Startup Scripts folder The ExtendScript Toolkit (ESTK) or any text editor can be used to write .jsx files Scripting Environment Language and File Extensions Language Extension Platform --- --- --- ExtendScript/JavaScript .jsx, .js Windows, macOS AppleScript .scpt macOS only VBScript .vbs Windows only This skill focuses on ExtendScript/JavaScript as the cross-platform, most widely used …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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