I’m developing Tree Shade, a totally free and open-source automation platform that connects Adobe Bridge, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and a local Node.js server to create a full end-to-end workflow for content production. The It’s reached about 40000 lines of code.
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Tree Shade already includes:
• Dynamic online forms that update designs instantly
• Live snippets and tags
• Markdown-to-layout rendering
• Paired file/folder logic and ts_ flags
• Automatic versioning and PDF export
• Website building and hosting through the local server
• Powerful automation for catalogs, reports, identities, and social media packs
I’m looking for developers who want to help expand:
• CEP / UXP interfaces
• The dynamic form system
• Bridge integration and auto-labeling
• Markdown and snippet engines
• AI-assisted creative workflows
• Anything that pushes automation in Creative Cloud
If you’re interested in collaborating, exploring the code, or shaping new interfaces that designers will actually use every day, feel free to connect or comment.
Developers who enjoy real problem-solving, scripting, and automation are especially welcome.