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.
Best for Design automationWorks with GitHub
⌘source
- author
@github- language
- Python
★32kstars
3.8kforks
Apr 28, 2026
✦overview.md
Key Features
- ·ExtendScript (JavaScript/JSX) automation
- ·Complete Illustrator DOM object model
- ·Document, layer, path, text frame manipulation
- ·Coordinate system and measurement units
- ·Export workflows and batch processing
- ·Example scripts and quick reference
Use Cases
- →Automating repetitive design tasks in Illustrator
- →Batch exporting assets with specific settings
- →Programmatically generating or modifying artwork
- →Debugging existing ExtendScript code
Best for
- ✓Design automation
- ✓Batch processing
- ✓Illustrator workflow optimization
Not ideal for
- !Raster image editing
- !Non-Adobe vector software
FAQs
name
adobe-illustrator-scripting
description
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.
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 (
.jsxor.jsfiles) - 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
$install
1-click copynpx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill adobe-illustrator-scriptingSafety assessment
★
Clarity score
How clear and easy to understand the SKILL.md instructions are, rated from 1 to 5.
4/ 5
very goodClear and well structured, with only minor parts that might need a second read.
◎
Actionability score
How directly an agent can act on the SKILL.md instructions, rated from 1 to 5.
4/ 5
highMostly actionable with clear steps; only a few small gaps remain.