adobe-illustrator-scripting

adobe-illustrator-scripting is an open-source workflow skill for Claude Code and compatible agents, published by github. Its author describes it as: “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, artbo…”. The project has 38k stars on GitHub and is available under the MIT license. Add it to your setup with `git clone https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot ~/.claude/skills/adobe-illustrator-scripting`.

What adobe-illustrator-scripting does

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.

Installation

Add adobe-illustrator-scripting to your agent with:

git clone https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot ~/.claude/skills/adobe-illustrator-scripting

Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.

What's inside

The SKILL.md for adobe-illustrator-scripting is organised into these sections:

• Bundled Assets
• When to Use This Skill
• Prerequisites
• Scripting Environment
• Language and File Extensions
• Executing Scripts
• Naming Conventions (JavaScript)
• Object Model Overview
• Top-Level Objects
• Measurement Units and Coordinates
• Units
• Coordinate System

When to use it

Reach for adobe-illustrator-scripting when you want workflow help from your agent without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.

Strengths

• Clear MIT license — safe to read and adapt
• Ships in github/awesome-copilot, an established project with 37,982 GitHub stars
• Actively maintained (recent commits)

Topics

Frequently asked questions

What does adobe-illustrator-scripting do?

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.

How do I install adobe-illustrator-scripting?

Run git clone https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot ~/.claude/skills/adobe-illustrator-scripting in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot before installing.

Is adobe-illustrator-scripting free to use?

Yes. adobe-illustrator-scripting is free and open source under the MIT license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.

Where does adobe-illustrator-scripting come from?

adobe-illustrator-scripting ships inside github/awesome-copilot, a repository that contains 41 catalogued skills in total. The repository's 37,982 GitHub stars apply to that whole collection, not to this skill on its own.