Overview:

Grunt-cep is an innovative Grunt plugin designed specifically for developers working with HTML5-based extensions for Adobe Creative Cloud applications. This tool simplifies the tedious processes of debugging and packaging extensions by offering a fully automated solution that eliminates the need for the Adobe Extension Builder plugin. Whether you’re developing for Illustrator, Photoshop, or any other Adobe product, grunt-cep streamlines your workflow, allowing developers to focus more on creation and less on configuration.

With features like automated certificate generation and support for hybrid extensions, grunt-cep is a must-have for developers looking to enhance their productivity. This plugin not only handles the grunt work but also provides flexibility in creating multiple builds tailored to different Adobe products, making it an invaluable addition to any Adobe extension development toolkit.

Features:

• Automated Packaging: Seamlessly package HTML5 extensions without relying on the Adobe Extension Builder plugin, saving time and reducing complexity.

• Self-signed Certificates: Automatically generate self-signed certificates for secure extension packaging, ensuring your extensions are ready for distribution.

• Hybrid Extension Support: Easily create and manage hybrid extensions that can be integrated across various Adobe applications.

• Customizable Builds: Create different builds of an extension bundle tailored to specific Adobe products, streamlining the development process.

• Error-prone Task Automation: Automate the creation of bundle and extension manifest files to eliminate common errors associated with manual setup.

• External Configuration Options: Keep your Gruntfile.js clean by using external JavaScript or JSON files for customizable options, providing easier edits and improved organization.

• Project Boilerplate: Jumpstart your project with the grunt-init-cep template, which installs essential files and provides a basic extension setup to get started quickly.

• Flexible Manifest Handling: Easily populate and customize XML and MXI template files at build time using configuration properties, accommodating both simple and complex extensions.