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Scripting Listener

  • September 8, 2021
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Hello,

I am trying to install the Scripting Listener plugin in Photoshop 2021 (mac intel OS 11.5.2). I used the 2020 plugin since it seems to be the latest version. I have installed scriptinglistener.pluging in the ../Photoshop 2021/plug-ins folder and restarted Photoshop.

I can find scriptinglistener under plugins or Automate. Any help/suggestions would be very appreciated.

Thank you

-JPK

    Correct answer Jeff Arola

    The ScriptingListener.plugin doesn't show on any menus in photoshop, it's used to

    record events in photoshop so that you can use that info when constructing scripts.

    Photoshop puts the contents into java script in a file on your desktop called  ScriptingListenerJS.log

     

    Scripting with the Photoshop ScriptListener Plug-in

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    dev102
    Known Participant
    February 18, 2026

    The instructions here https://helpx.adobe.com/in/photoshop/kb/downloadable-plugins-and-content.html, which reference this discussion, are outdated. It tells us to unzip the file, but we already get a .plugin file, which contains a binary, not the mentioned folders, Documents, Sample Scripts and Utilities. It would be nice if Adobe cared a bit more about updating the documentation, at least once a year.

    Jeff Arola
    Community Expert
    Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 8, 2021

    The ScriptingListener.plugin doesn't show on any menus in photoshop, it's used to

    record events in photoshop so that you can use that info when constructing scripts.

    Photoshop puts the contents into java script in a file on your desktop called  ScriptingListenerJS.log

     

    Scripting with the Photoshop ScriptListener Plug-in

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      jpkocAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      September 9, 2021

      Jeff,

      Problem solved, the plugin is working as described in the well writen article. 

      Thank you for your help!

      -JPK

       

       

        Kukurykus
        Kukurykus
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        September 9, 2021

        Make a pleasure by marking appropriate answer as correct solution 😉

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          jpkocAuthor
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          September 8, 2021

          Sorry typo: "I cannot find scriptinglistener under plugins or Automate"

           

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