What this sample is

This sample extension shows you how to use websocket to communicate between a standalone server and a panel. The server folder inside of this sample is a standalone node.js server that needs to be run separately from the panel.

What Adobe host apps this sample supports

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Premier Pro

How to get started

Move the Websocket folder to the extension folder

Note that the extension folder location is different depending on which OS you use. See CEP Cookbook for more details.

Server npm install

Open the extension in Photoshop

Photoshop -> Window -> Extensions -> Websocket

Run the server

Connect to the socket client in your browser

Type ExtendScript commands in your browser

// For example,
app.activeDocument.close()