# \#plugin **URL:** https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/tag/plugin/15.md [Latest](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/tags.md) --- ## [ISO Developer Opinion/For Hire to Build Illustrator/Photoshop Project](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/iso-developer-opinion-for-hire-to-build-illustrator-photoshop-project/12033)
**Author:** [@Hineni](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Hineni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/iso-developer-opinion-for-hire-to-build-illustrator-photoshop-project/12033 "2026-10-18T04:17:32Z")
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice on the feasibility of a project I’m considering, and I’m also hoping to connect with an experienced Illustrator/Photoshop developer who might be interested in discussing it fu… --- ## [Introducing myself](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/introducing-myself/12157)
**Author:** [@Brendan](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Brendan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/introducing-myself/12157 "2026-09-10T13:06:43Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Brendan, a designer and founder of DesignXDM, a design-tech startup based in Oxford. My background spans design, innovation and sustainability, and I’m especially interested in how new creative tools ca… --- ## [Uxp entrypoints.setup loads same panel always](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-entrypoints-setup-loads-same-panel-always/8026)
**Author:** [@simonrelayter](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/simonrelayter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-entrypoints-setup-loads-same-panel-always/8026 "2026-09-04T14:56:08Z")
Hi, I cannot get multiple panels working in InDesign. Same code works fine in Photoshop. Consider this example index.js const { entrypoints } = require("uxp"); entrypoints.setup({ panels: { test1: { show:… --- ## [Unable to Install plugin using CCX Installer (Error code -1)](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/unable-to-install-plugin-using-ccx-installer-error-code-1/12038)
**Author:** [@euchfator](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/euchfator)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/unable-to-install-plugin-using-ccx-installer-error-code-1/12038 "2026-08-13T17:10:58Z")
We’re developing a UXP panel plugin for Premiere Pro, and one of our team members is consistently unable to install the plugin via the .ccx installer, while other members cannot reproduce the failure. Looking for any ins… --- ## [Migrating a local Node.js + Puppeteer workflow from CEP to UXP (Premiere Pro): Need architectural guidance](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/migrating-a-local-node-js-puppeteer-workflow-from-cep-to-uxp-premiere-pro-need-architectural-guidance/11886)
**Author:** [@R-Cast-Jbo](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/R-Cast-Jbo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/migrating-a-local-node-js-puppeteer-workflow-from-cep-to-uxp-premiere-pro-need-architectural-guidance/11886 "2026-06-10T14:59:54Z")
Hello everyone, I am a sports video editor and a self-taught coder. For the past few month, I’ve been running a custom local broadcast console inside Premiere Pro to generate dynamic overlays (scoreboards, team rosters,… --- ## [How to create Photoshop layer masks from pixel data in UXP plugin (Lab Color Mode)?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-create-photoshop-layer-masks-from-pixel-data-in-uxp-plugin-lab-color-mode/11648)
**Author:** [@electrosaur](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/electrosaur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-create-photoshop-layer-masks-from-pixel-data-in-uxp-plugin-lab-color-mode/11648 "2026-01-16T01:06:50Z")
Problem I’m developing a Photoshop UXP plugin that needs to create Lab Fill Layers with masks based on arbitrary pixel data (Uint8Array with 0-255 values). Geometric selections work perfectly, but I cannot convert custo… --- ## [UXP Plugin NAPI API Failure: "String expected" on \`pathItems.add()\`](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-plugin-napi-api-failure-string-expected-on-pathitems-add/11553)
**Author:** [@vffws](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/vffws)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-plugin-napi-api-failure-string-expected-on-pathitems-add/11553 "2025-11-18T00:54:50Z")
Hello! My name is Joseph, and I can’t seem to get past this error, after so many failed attempts! This plugin is so close to being complete and even after this error gets finished the next issue that could arise is getti… --- ## [Photoshop UXP Plugin — Images Place on Frames but Not Fitting Correctly (Clipping Mask + Transform Issue)](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/photoshop-uxp-plugin-images-place-on-frames-but-not-fitting-correctly-clipping-mask-transform-issue/11530)
**Author:** [@Sonuvijay](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Sonuvijay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/photoshop-uxp-plugin-images-place-on-frames-but-not-fitting-correctly-clipping-mask-transform-issue/11530 "2025-11-10T08:36:28Z")
Hi everyone, I’m building a Photoshop UXP plugin using React that automatically places selected photos into selected PSD frame layers. Here’s what’s happening right now: - When I select 1 or more frame layers and then… --- ## [Plugin webview loading on windows machine but now on a mac machine](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/plugin-webview-loading-on-windows-machine-but-now-on-a-mac-machine/10978)
**Author:** [@Visc](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Visc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/plugin-webview-loading-on-windows-machine-but-now-on-a-mac-machine/10978 "2025-05-30T11:52:52Z")
Hi, I am trying to develop a personal plugin for photoshop with a webview opening an auth0 url. The webview displays my auth url on both of my windows machines. I can see a loadstart log of the webview, but there is no… --- ## [UXP vs CEP for Premiere Pro & After Effects – Which Should I Use?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-vs-cep-for-premiere-pro-after-effects-which-should-i-use/10364)
**Author:** [@Justmikes](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Justmikes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-vs-cep-for-premiere-pro-after-effects-which-should-i-use/10364 "2025-04-02T00:44:32Z")
Hey everyone, I’m new to Adobe plugin development and looking to build a plugin for both Premiere Pro and After Effects. After doing some research, I’m still unsure whether to use UXP or CEP. I know UXP is Adobe’s newe… --- ## [Inter plugin communication: Return a value upon invoking a command](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/inter-plugin-communication-return-a-value-upon-invoking-a-command/10337)
**Author:** [@lucsali](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/lucsali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/inter-plugin-communication-return-a-value-upon-invoking-a-command/10337 "2025-03-18T11:10:29Z")
I have two UXP plugins, running in InDesign, and I’m able to invoke a command from plugin A to B. I would like plugin B to return a value. When logging the results of the call, I can confirm that the command invoked ru… --- ## [UXP Photoshop unexpected values of artboard bounds](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-photoshop-unexpected-values-of-artboard-bounds/9787)
**Author:** [@hzj](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/hzj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-photoshop-unexpected-values-of-artboard-bounds/9787 "2025-03-01T05:15:35Z")
I’m testing on Photoshop 26.3.0 while working on a plugin with UXP. I was expecting the bounds property of an artboard to reflect the values displayed in the properties panel, when that artboard is selected. So W, H, X,… --- ## [Photoshop UXP - Timeline and Frames Access](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/photoshop-uxp-timeline-and-frames-access/9134)
**Author:** [@cglumberjack](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/cglumberjack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/photoshop-uxp-timeline-and-frames-access/9134 "2025-01-28T05:42:50Z")
I have the following Code that works fine in an old style .jsx file: function getFrameCount() { var r = new ActionReference(); r.putProperty(charIDToTypeID('Prpr'), stringIDToTypeID('frameCount')); r.putClas… --- ## [UXP InDesign Plugin require('uxp').userInfo.userId() returns empty string](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-indesign-plugin-require-uxp-userinfo-userid-returns-empty-string/7838)
**Author:** [@Kamila](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Kamila)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-indesign-plugin-require-uxp-userinfo-userid-returns-empty-string/7838 "2025-01-15T12:45:31Z")
I’m writing InDesign plugin using UXP. I need to get the GUID of plugin user. The code: As stated in docs, added to manifest.json "requiredPermissions": { "enableUserInfo": true } and getting userId in main.js con… --- ## [Dependency: wasm instantiate error](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/dependency-wasm-instantiate-error/8536)
**Author:** [@TeeJay](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/TeeJay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/dependency-wasm-instantiate-error/8536 "2024-12-29T02:25:21Z")
I am trying to develop a new plugin for Photoshop using a Web Assembly (wasm) module. I am generating the wasm file and the associated Javascript file using emscripten applied to a C++ source file. I can successfully g… --- ## [Cant submit new version for my adobe plugin app](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cant-submit-new-version-for-my-adobe-plugin-app/8427)
**Author:** [@talha29](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/talha29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cant-submit-new-version-for-my-adobe-plugin-app/8427 "2024-10-21T18:43:30Z")
Here is my HostList: \ \ \ \ \ **Author:** [@manojID](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/manojID)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/mag-plus-plugin/8422 "2024-09-20T12:38:04Z") Need help to build plugin for Mag plus --- ## [CEP plugin not working on Photoshop 25.12 on MacOS Sonoma 14.3](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cep-plugin-not-working-on-photoshop-25-12-on-macos-sonoma-14-3/8425)
**Author:** [@plamenm](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/plamenm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cep-plugin-not-working-on-photoshop-25-12-on-macos-sonoma-14-3/8425 "2024-09-19T17:50:13Z")
Our CEP plugin is working fine on Photoshop 25.12 on Windows but not on MacOS. How can I resolve this issue? --- ## [Regarding : Implementing Loader in InDesign React Plugin](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/regarding-implementing-loader-in-indesign-react-plugin/8118)
**Author:** [@Likhith](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Likhith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/regarding-implementing-loader-in-indesign-react-plugin/8118 "2024-07-10T15:45:14Z")
Hey everyone, I’m currently working on developing a React plugin for InDesign and could use some guidance regarding implementing a Loader. Specifically, I’m looking to incorporate a loader that indicates when LogIn to … --- ## [\`window.alert\` in a UXP plugin crashes InDesign](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/window-alert-in-a-uxp-plugin-crashes-indesign/6647)
**Author:** [@pklaschka](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/pklaschka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/window-alert-in-a-uxp-plugin-crashes-indesign/6647 "2024-07-10T07:52:03Z")
When using window.alert('...') in an InDesign UXP plugin, it sporadically works, at other times, crashes InDesign. The “crashing” behavior resulted in varying results: InDesign crashed (showing a popup asking if I want… --- ## [Plugins for Adobe Illustrator](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/plugins-for-adobe-illustrator/7372)
**Author:** [@marcosadriano2794](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/marcosadriano2794)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/plugins-for-adobe-illustrator/7372 "2024-06-24T14:41:01Z")
I’m new to creating plugins. I create several scripts for Adobe Illustrator for personal use and would like to turn them into plugins. Everything I see is only for Photoshop and XD, can anyone help me with a step-by-step… --- ## [Dialog.show() options. Any docs for this?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/dialog-show-options-any-docs-for-this/7977)
**Author:** [@Frequency](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Frequency)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/dialog-show-options-any-docs-for-this/7977 "2024-06-07T11:15:21Z")
Are there any documents for the dialog options? Those options in the image are what I gathered on this forum. --- ## [Methods for Installing Non-Marketplace Plugins](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/methods-for-installing-non-marketplace-plugins/6005)
**Author:** [@Zob](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Zob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/methods-for-installing-non-marketplace-plugins/6005 "2024-04-03T16:13:32Z")
This is an informational post about the various methods available for installing plugins not downloaded from the marketplace. Any of us developing plugins for closed network teams, such as VFX or game production, may fin… --- ## [\[Show-off\] Custom Panel](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/show-off-custom-panel/4488)
**Author:** [@Karmalakas](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Karmalakas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/show-off-custom-panel/4488 "2023-11-27T08:59:08Z")
Finally, after months of evenings and weekends in between a full-time job, my first React plugin was published. And this was my first React project overall :flushed: With all the help from the community (Jardas Alchemist… --- ## [Availability of new version](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/availability-of-new-version/6883)
**Author:** [@Jagjiban](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Jagjiban)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/availability-of-new-version/6883 "2023-11-09T06:59:20Z")
I just want to understand the upgrade procedure of XD plugins? let’s say I have a plugin installed with version 0.0.1 and the vendor has released a new version 0.0.2 will the plugin get updated automatically or I need … --- ## [If only PS Beta is installed -\> all plugins are marked as "non compatible"](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/if-only-ps-beta-is-installed-all-plugins-are-marked-as-non-compatible/6880)
**Author:** [@KaroHolmberg](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/KaroHolmberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/if-only-ps-beta-is-installed-all-plugins-are-marked-as-non-compatible/6880 "2023-09-29T16:53:28Z")
I think this is mainly CreativeCloud issue, but it popped up from one of Loupedeck developers - I would imagine that this is a really rare case that someone would have only Photoshop Beta installed - but if so → all poss… --- ## [.ccx plugins not installing via Creative Cloud](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/ccx-plugins-not-installing-via-creative-cloud/6841)
**Author:** [@grant.karpakis](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/grant.karpakis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/ccx-plugins-not-installing-via-creative-cloud/6841 "2023-09-27T12:22:22Z")
Me and my colleagues creative cloud apps are not installing plugins when we double click the .ccx files. We have tried old trusted and tested plugins and newer ones. none want to install. If i double click the .ccx, a c… --- ## [Operating system specific problems with InDesign APIs?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/operating-system-specific-problems-with-indesign-apis/6650)
**Author:** [@pklaschka](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/pklaschka)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/operating-system-specific-problems-with-indesign-apis/6650 "2023-08-21T13:03:32Z")
My plugin just got rejected in the review process. Now that, by itself, isn’t why I’m posting here. The reason I’m writing about this is that it alludes to some sort of operating system dependency in some InDesign API th… --- ## [Showcase (maybe a thread for more showcases?): First attempts with UXP plugins in InDesign](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/showcase-maybe-a-thread-for-more-showcases-first-attempts-with-uxp-plugins-in-indesign/6631)
**Author:** [@pklaschka](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/pklaschka)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/showcase-maybe-a-thread-for-more-showcases-first-attempts-with-uxp-plugins-in-indesign/6631 "2023-08-20T09:44:21Z")
Hey, everyone! While I wouldn’t exactly say that I’m happy about the reason for it (no longer working for Adobe after my contract expired a month ago), this means that I now have more time to develop exciting side proje… --- ## [Experienced developer needed](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/experienced-developer-needed/5154)
**Author:** [@Kipsake](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Kipsake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/experienced-developer-needed/5154 "2023-08-02T21:55:49Z")
Hi. We are looking for experienced developer wich can help us with automate some graphic processes. Someone who write photoshop scripts/plugins for us. For example: Plugin for export all artboards and layer comps into… [Next page](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/tag/plugin/15.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=plugin)