Sidekick for Indesign

Created By
Wilfred Springer5 months ago
Sidekick lets your AI Assistant to InDesign. Not "talk about" InDesign. Actually control it. Fix your spacing, apply styles, reformat tables—the tedious stuff you know how to do but really don't want to do manually. And for complex talks, you were always able to use ExtendScript, if you learned it. Now you can just ask for what you want in plain English. It works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf—anything that speaks MCP. And your documents never leave your machine.
Overview

What is Sidekick for InDesign?

Sidekick for InDesign is an AI-powered assistant that allows users to control Adobe InDesign through natural language commands, automating tedious tasks like fixing spacing, applying styles, and reformatting tables.

How to use Sidekick for InDesign?

To use Sidekick, install the InDesign plugin from Adobe Exchange, connect it to Claude Desktop, and then simply ask Claude for help with your design tasks.

Key features of Sidekick for InDesign?

  • Control InDesign using plain English commands.
  • Automate repetitive tasks and batch operations.
  • Works locally on your machine, ensuring data privacy.

Use cases of Sidekick for InDesign?

  1. Automating layout creation by describing desired designs.
  2. Formatting text and applying styles with simple commands.
  3. Managing complex design tasks without manual intervention.

FAQ from Sidekick for InDesign?

  • Does this only work with Claude?

No, Sidekick works with any app that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), including Cursor and Windsurf.

  • Is my data sent to the cloud?

No, all operations are performed locally on your machine, and your documents never leave your computer.

  • Which versions of InDesign are supported?

Sidekick requires InDesign 2024 or later, as it uses Adobe's UXP plugin architecture.

  • How much does it cost?

The Sidekick plugin is a paid product available on Adobe Exchange, and a Claude subscription is also required.

Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "indesign-sidekick": {
      "command": "indesign-sidekick",
      "args": [
        "start"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Project Info
Created At
5 months ago
Updated At
5 months ago
Author Name
Wilfred Springer
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