toolsAdobe

toolsAdobe is a cross-application toolkit intended to extend and automate workflows across Adobe Creative Cloud products. It aggregates open-source utilities, scripts, and templates that address common design and production tasks for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. The project is community-driven and focuses on openness, interoperability, and reproducible workflows, rather than being an official Adobe product.

Its core components include a JavaScript/ExtendScript scripting library, a collection of automation scripts for tasks such as batch image processing, asset organization, and export pipelines, and a template library for rapid project setup. A command-line interface provides batch execution and project scaffolding, while a lightweight plugin manager enables installation and update of third-party plugins across supported applications.

Developers and designers use toolsAdobe to streamline repetitive tasks, enforce consistent project structures, and share workflows across teams. The modular design allows contributors to add new scripts and plugins, and data can be exchanged between tools via JSON, XML, or standard asset metadata. The project typically emphasizes cross-application coordination, such as using a shared color management or asset naming convention.

Distribution and governance are conducted through an open repository and documentation site. Users install toolsAdobe components into their local Creative Cloud environment and must rely on the scripting interfaces provided by Adobe applications. While not endorsed by Adobe, the project aims to complement Creative Cloud workflows with community-developed solutions.