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fraktall
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March 28, 2022
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Run ExtendScript from CLI in macos

  • March 28, 2022
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How can I run a script from CLI in macos? e.g. `something src/script.js`?

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jefbr
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March 28, 2022

It feels like it would open up a possibility to go against the EULA of Photoshop, so I think it cannot be done.

 

After playing around a bit: The cli command is "start photoshop"

I didn't get that command to accept any parameters.

 

Check this thread for a bit more information on other peoples' efforts.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/using-photoshop-action-scripts-in-command-line/m-p/6036169

 

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    Francesco Della PerutaCommunity Expert
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    March 28, 2022

    Hi maybe you can take a look here:

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/is-it-possible-to-run-a-mac-os-shell-command-within-javascript-in-indesign-like-in-photoshop/m-p/11969167

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    fraktallAuthor
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    March 28, 2022

    That thread is not really applicable. They ask if a shell command can be run within javascript. I'm asking if the other way around is possible. So I could execute a javascript in the context of Photoshop from a terminal/shell/cli.

     

    The thing is, I believe that my ask is so basic and fundamental that I can't fathom how come this has not been covered anywhere. There's literrally no definite answer to such simple thing like this.

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