Adobe After Effects JSX Scripts Collection

A comprehensive collection of 31 production-ready scripts and tools for Adobe After Effects, organized as a monorepo with categorized functionality.

Quick Start

# Install dependencies
yarn install

# Navigate to a specific script category
cd packages/ae-scripts/src/

# For CEP extensions
cd packages/cep-extensions/frame-navigator
yarn dev

Repository Structure

JSX/
├── packages/
│   ├── ae-scripts/          # After Effects Scripts (31 scripts)
│   │   └── src/
│   │       ├── animation/   # Motion and rigging tools
│   │       ├── composition/ # Comp management and navigation
│   │       ├── effects/     # Visual effects and audio sync
│   │       ├── keyframes/   # Keyframe manipulation
│   │       ├── layers/      # Layer utilities and control
│   │       ├── paths/       # Path and shape tools
│   │       └── utilities/   # General purpose tools
│   └── cep-extensions/
│       └── frame-navigator/ # React-based CEP extension
├── tools/                   # Scripting modules and utilities
├── docs/                    # Documentation
└── dist/                    # Production builds

Script Catalog

Animation Scripts (3)

Script	Description
PathMaster	Advanced path following animation with easing, loops, segments, and markers
Linearizer	Property linking with driver-based interpolation for complex animations
Limb-a-tron	Complete IK rig system for character limbs with curvature control

Composition Scripts (4)

Script	Description
Guiderator	Guide creation with built-in calculator support
Slidotron_16x9	4K horizontal slider composition presets
Slidotron_9x16	Vertical slider compositions for mobile formats
Split-o-matic_9x16	Vertical split-screen composition templates

Effects Scripts (4)

Script	Description
ChromaBlenderizer	Advanced color interpolation across selected properties
sfxMaster	Centralized audio control system with Voice/SFX/Music sliders
BurstMate	Animated stroke burst effect generator
Sync-o-tron	Audio-reactive visual property synchronization

Keyframe Scripts (3)

Script	Description
KeyCloneMatic	Advanced keyframe duplication with temporal decay and easing
KeyBot	Batch modify keyframe values with mathematical operations
Valuatron	Records current values as keyframes with expression support

Layer Scripts (7)

Script	Description
TextMate	Text highlighting and animation with range selectors
Parent-o-bot	Advanced multi-parent constraint system
NullBot	Creates null objects at average position of selected layers
Rectangulator	Converts parametric rectangles to bezier paths with corner control
OrderMaster	Reorders layers or shape groups with randomize options
SubtitleForge	Professional subtitle composition generator
TimeWarp-a-tron	Advanced time remapping with control sliders

Path Scripts (6)

Script	Description
Centralizer	Adds guides to path centers and bounding boxes
VertexMaster	Dynamic vertex control via null objects
Distributron	Distributes layers along shape paths with controls
PathDuplitron	Copies and preserves position keyframe tangents
Originator	Centers shape path origins for rotation
Trace-o-matic	Converts masks to shape layers with keyframe preservation

Utility Scripts (4)

Script	Description
Onionizer	Onion skinning system for shape layer animation
Iteratron	Incrementally changes property values between layers
RandoMatic	Randomizes keyframe values within specified ranges
Triminator	Adds trim paths with automatic keyframe animation

Featured Scripts

Core Animation Tools

• Limb-a-tron - Industry-standard IK rigging system
• PathMaster - Professional path animation with cubic-bezier easing
• Linearizer - Complex property linking and driver systems

Essential Workflow Tools

• Rectangulator - Bezier rectangle converter with individual corner control
• Guiderator - Precision guide placement with mathematical calculations
• KeyBot - Powerful batch keyframe modification system
• sfxMaster - Professional audio mixing and management

Advanced Systems

• Parent-o-bot - Complex multi-parent relationships
• VertexMaster - Direct path vertex manipulation
• TimeWarp-a-tron - Advanced time manipulation suite
• Distributron - Object distribution along paths

Installation

For Individual Scripts

1. Copy the desired .jsx file to your After Effects Scripts folder:
   • Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Scripts
   • macOS: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts
2. Restart After Effects
3. Access via File > Scripts > [Script Name]

For ScriptUI Panels

Place scripts in the ScriptUI Panels folder to access them from Window menu.

For CEP Extensions

1. Navigate to extension directory
2. Run yarn install && yarn build
3. Use ZXP installer or manually install to CEP extensions folder

Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16+
• Yarn package manager (required - do not use npm)
• Adobe After Effects CC 2019+

Building Scripts

# Build all scripts
yarn build

# Build specific category
cd packages/ae-scripts
yarn build:animation

Module System

The repository includes reusable scripting modules in tools/scripting-modules/:

• Ae.js - Core After Effects API wrapper
• RefManager.js - Reference management system
• ApplyFFX.js - Effect application utilities
• ErrorLogging.js - Centralized error handling

Documentation

• Script Functionality Catalog - Detailed descriptions of all scripts
• Documentation Index - Complete documentation table of contents
• Project Structure - Repository organization details
• Development Guide - Development context and guidelines

Project Management

• GitHub Issues - Active development tracking
• Project Board - Script maintenance and development

Script Categories Overview

Category	Count	Purpose
Animation	3	Motion control, IK rigging, path following
Composition	4	Layout tools, guides, templates
Effects	4	Visual effects, audio sync, color tools
Keyframes	3	Keyframe manipulation and automation
Layers	7	Layer management and control systems
Paths	6	Shape and path manipulation tools
Utilities	4	General purpose workflow enhancers

Version Information

All scripts are currently at version 2.0.0 following the major reorganization and standardization completed in January 2025. Each script includes comprehensive JSDoc documentation with:

• Detailed functionality descriptions
• Step-by-step usage instructions
• System requirements
• Technical implementation notes

Contributing

1. Follow the established naming convention (-tron, -ator, -o-matic suffixes)
2. Place scripts in appropriate category folders
3. Include comprehensive JSDoc header comments
4. Test with After Effects CC 2019 or later
5. Update relevant documentation
6. Use Yarn for all package management (not npm)

License

MIT License - See individual script headers for specific attribution.

Credits

Created and maintained by IVG Design.

Support

For issues, feature requests, or questions:

• Create an issue in this repository
• Check existing documentation in /docs
• Review script JSDoc headers for usage instructions
• Consult the GitHub Project Board for development status

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This repository represents years of After Effects scripting expertise, organized for maximum productivity and reusability.