A powerful JavaScript console extension for Adobe Premiere Pro that allows you to execute ExtendScript commands directly within Premiere Pro with advanced features including intelligent autocomplete, code snippets, comprehensive API documentation, and multilingual support. See the docs here

• Smart code completion with context-aware API suggestions
• Real-time property and method suggestions as you type
• Navigate suggestions with arrow keys, accept with Enter/Tab
• Manual trigger with Ctrl+Space

• 40+ pre-written code examples for common tasks
• Searchable snippet browser
• One-click insertion into editor
• Categories: Project Management, Sequences, Markers, Tracks, Export, and more
• Access via Ctrl+Shift+P or Snippets button

• Complete Premiere Pro ExtendScript API reference
• Searchable documentation for all objects, methods, and properties
• Detailed information including parameters, return types, and descriptions
• Organized by categories for easy navigation
• Access via F2 or Docs button

• Automatic code saving between sessions
• Manual save/load functionality (Ctrl+S / Ctrl+O)
• Local storage-based code preservation

• Real-time search through console output
• Quickly find specific execution results
• Filter by keywords or values

• Auto-format code with proper indentation
• Smart bracket/quote pairing
• Tab support for clean code structure

• English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), French
• Hindi, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish
• Japanese, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian
• Language preference saved automatically
• Comprehensive translations for all interface elements

• Execute ExtendScript code directly in Premiere Pro
• Instant result display in console
• Error handling and debugging support
• Execution time tracking

• Ctrl+Enter - Execute code
• Ctrl+Space - Trigger autocomplete
• Ctrl+Shift+P - Open snippets menu
• Ctrl+S - Save code locally
• Ctrl+O - Load saved code
• F1 - Show help panel
• F2 - Open API documentation
• Tab - Insert indentation
• Esc - Close active panel

• Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018 or later
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript and ExtendScript

Before installing the extension, you need to enable debug mode in Adobe CEP:

1. Open Notepad and create a new file with the content: 1
2. Save this file as PlayerDebugMode.txt in this location:

   %appdata%\Adobe\CSXS\10\
   

   Note: For different Adobe versions, the CSXS folder might be version 9, 10, or 11

1. Open Terminal
2. Enter and run the following command:

   defaults write com.adobe.CSXS.10 PlayerDebugMode 1
   

   Note: For different Adobe versions, you might need to use 9, 10, or 11 instead of 10

1. Download or clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ibrahimsaber1/PremierePro-Console.git
   

2. Copy the entire PremierePro-Console folder to:

   C:\Users$$USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CEP\extensions\
   

   Note: Create the 'extensions' folder if it doesn't exist

1. Download or clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ibrahimsaber1/PremierePro-Console.git
   

2. Copy the entire PremierePro-Console folder to:

   ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/
   

   Note: Create the 'extensions' folder if it doesn't exist

Ensure your installation maintains this folder structure:

PremierePro-Console/
├── CSXS/
│   └── manifest.xml
├── client/
│   ├── CSInterface.js
│   ├── autocomplete-core.js
│   ├── docs-panel.js
│   ├── extendscript-api.js
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── index.js
│   ├── snippets.js
│   ├── styles.css
│   └── translations.js
├── host/
│   └── index.jsx
├── img/
│   └── console.png
└── README.md

Download the latest version:

1. Download the .zxp file from the Releases page
2. Install using Anastasiy's Extension Manager
   • Launch the Extension Manager
   • Click "Install" and select the downloaded .zxp file
   • Restart Adobe Premiere Pro
3. Access the extension: Go to Window > Extensions > Premiere Console

Download v2.0.0

What's New:

• ✨ Intelligent autocomplete with API suggestions
• 📝 40+ ready-to-use code snippets
• 📚 Complete interactive API documentation browser
• 🌍 Multilingual support (15 languages)
• 💾 Code persistence and save/load functionality
• 🔍 Console output search and filtering
• 🎨 Enhanced UI with modern design
• ⚡ Improved performance and error handling

Perfect for: Users who want a full-featured development environment with autocomplete, documentation, and code snippets.

Download v1.0.0

Features:

• ⚡ Basic code execution
• 📺 Simple console output
• 🎹 Keyboard shortcuts
• 🧹 Clean, lightweight interface

Perfect for: Users who prefer a minimal, lightweight console without extra features.

💡 Recommendation: Choose v2.0.0 for the best experience with all modern features. Choose v1.0.0 if you want a lightweight, minimal console.

If you prefer manual installation without using the .zxp package:

1. Enable debug mode (see instructions above)
2. Download the source code from GitHub
3. Copy to the CEP extensions folder (see installation instructions above)
4. Restart Premiere Pro

Extension doesn't show up after installation:

• Ensure you restarted Premiere Pro completely
• Check if debug mode is enabled
• Verify the extension is installed in the correct folder

Error: "Extension verification failed":

• Make sure you're using Anastasiy's Extension Manager
• Try reinstalling the extension

1. Launch Adobe Premiere Pro
2. Go to Window > Extensions > Premiere Console
3. The console panel should appear in your Premiere Pro workspace

1. Write Code: Type your ExtendScript code in the editor
2. Execute: Press Ctrl+Enter or click the "Run" button
3. View Results: Check the console output below
4. Use Autocomplete: Type app. and watch suggestions appear
5. Browse Docs: Press F2 to explore the complete API reference
6. Try Snippets: Press Ctrl+Shift+P for ready-to-use code examples

// Get current project details
$.writeln("Project: " + app.project.name);
$.writeln("Path: " + app.project.path);
$.writeln("Sequences: " + app.project.sequences.numSequences);

// Get all markers in active sequence
var markers = app.project.activeSequence.markers;
var marker = markers.getFirstMarker();
var index = 0;

while (marker) {
    $.writeln("Marker " + index + ": " + marker.name);
    $.writeln("  Time: " + marker.start.seconds + " seconds");
    $.writeln("  Type: " + marker.type);
    marker = markers.getNextMarker(marker);
    index++;
}

var sequence = app.project.activeSequence;
var videoTracks = sequence.videoTracks;

for (var i = 0; i < videoTracks.numTracks; i++) {
    var track = videoTracks[i];
    $.writeln("Track " + (i+1) + ": " + track.name);
    
    for (var j = 0; j < track.clips.numItems; j++) {
        var clip = track.clips[j];
        $.writeln("  Clip: " + clip.name);
        $.writeln("    Start: " + clip.start.seconds + "s");
        $.writeln("    Duration: " + clip.duration.seconds + "s");
    }
}

// Create multiple markers at specified times
var markerTimes = [5.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0, 25.0];
var markers = app.project.activeSequence.markers;

for (var i = 0; i < markerTimes.length; i++) {
    var marker = markers.createMarker(markerTimes[i]);
    marker.name = "Chapter " + (i + 1);
    marker.comments = "Auto-generated marker";
}

$.writeln("Created " + markerTimes.length + " markers");

The extension includes comprehensive API documentation accessible via the Docs panel (F2). Browse through:

• Application (app) - Main application object with project management
• Project - Project operations, import/export, sequences
• Sequence - Timeline operations, tracks, markers, editing
• ProjectItem - Media items, bins, footage interpretation
• Track - Audio/video track operations
• TrackItem - Individual clips and their properties
• Marker - Sequence and clip markers
• Component - Effects and their parameters
• Encoder - Adobe Media Encoder integration
• SourceMonitor - Source monitor control
• Collections - All collection types (tracks, items, markers, etc.)

• ✅ Verify you have enabled debug mode correctly
• ✅ Check if the extension folder is in the correct location
• ✅ Restart Premiere Pro after installation
• ✅ Check the extension files for any errors in Console (F12)

• ✅ Verify your manifest.xml file is correctly formatted
• ✅ Make sure your Premiere Pro version is compatible (CC 2018+)
• ✅ Check that all required files are present in the folder structure

• ✅ Ensure extendscript-api.js is loaded (check browser console)
• ✅ Try manually triggering with Ctrl+Space
• ✅ Verify you're typing valid object paths (e.g., app.project.)

• ✅ Verify snippets.js is present in the client folder
• ✅ Check browser console (F12) for loading errors
• ✅ Refresh the extension or restart Premiere Pro

• ✅ Make sure you have an active project open in Premiere Pro
• ✅ For sequence-related commands, ensure you have an active sequence
• ✅ Check your code syntax for errors
• ✅ Use try-catch blocks for error handling

• Adobe Premiere Pro ExtendScript API Documentation
• Adobe ExtendScript Documentation
• Adobe CEP Documentation

• GitHub Issues - Report bugs or request features
• GitHub Discussions - Ask questions and share ideas

Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:

1. Report Bugs: Open an issue describing the problem
2. Suggest Features: Share your ideas for new features
3. Submit Pull Requests:
   • Fork the repository
   • Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
   • Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
   • Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
   • Open a Pull Request

• 🌍 Additional language translations
• 📝 More code snippets for common workflows
• 📚 Enhanced API documentation
• 🎨 UI/UX improvements
• 🐛 Bug fixes and performance optimizations

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Ibrahim Saber

• GitHub: @ibrahimsaber1
• Repository: PremierePro-Console

• Adobe CEP and ExtendScript teams for providing the framework
• The Premiere Pro developer community for support and feedback
• All contributors who help improve this extension

If you find this extension useful, please consider giving it a star on GitHub! It helps others discover the project.

Made with ❤️ by Ibrahim Saber

For issues, feature requests, or contributions, please visit the GitHub repository.