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September 8, 2021
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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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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https://helpx.adobe.com/in/photoshop/kb/downloadable-plugins-and-content.html, which reference this discussion, are outdated.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
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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

Participating Frequently
February 14, 2024

Hi, 

Could you please share the new URL ? The last one  seems broken. 

 

Thanks

Participating Frequently
February 14, 2024

kasra,

 

There seems to an error at the website, so in the meantime you can it here:

https://web.archive.org/web/20190411110338/http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/photoshop-script-listener.html


thanks a lot ! 

and In the meantime I also found this one. :  https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/downloadable-plugins-and-content.html

 

Thanks to David Barranca video ( that guy is a Photoshop GPS 😉 )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSVrFPCe7DU&t=290s

jpkocAuthor
Participating Frequently
September 8, 2021

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