CEP-symlink

A simple command-line tool to create, remove or manage a symlink of your extension in the Adobe CEP extensions folder. Lets you develop your extension in a folder of your choice, as well as test your build before publishing.

Install

1. Install: npm i cep-symlink
2. In you package.json add a script:

"scripts": {
    "symlink": "node node_modules/cep-symlink/dist/cep-symlink.es.js"
  }

Usage

1. Open your extension folder in VSCode (or cd into it in the terminal)
2. run npm run symlink to start the symlink process.

The terminal will prompt you to choose your next step:

? Choose an action: (Use arrow keys)
    ❯ Symlink "MyTool" (start developing)
    Symlink "dist" (test your build)
    Open existing symlink (MyTool) in Explorer
    Remove symlink (MyTool)
    Exit

The options to open and remove will only show up once you have created a symlink.

Where is the symlink being created?

Mac: CURRENT_USER/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions

Windows: C:/Users/CURRENT_USER/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/CEP/extensions