| Tool | Best For | UXP Advantage | |------|----------|----------------| | | Scripted installs | UXP has better error messages + validation | | Visual Studio | Full dev + debugging | UXP is lighter (no IDE launch) | | WinAppDeployCmd.exe | Network deployment to Xbox/HoloLens | UXP works on any Windows 10/11 PC | | MakeAppx.exe | Package creation | UXP handles lifecycle, not creation |
Or use GUI: Drag-drop dependency files into the dependency list before install. uxp developer tool
Run uxp --help to see all commands. Here are the most useful ones: | Tool | Best For | UXP Advantage
uxp list --user uxp list --all
The primary function of the UXP Developer Tool is to provide a centralized interface for managing UXP plugins. Historically, developing for Adobe was a cumbersome process involving manual file manipulation and obscure configuration files. UDT streamlines this by offering a clean dashboard where developers can "load" unpacked plugins directly into the host application. This hot-reload capability significantly accelerates the development cycle. Rather than constantly restarting Photoshop or navigating deep system folders to test minor UI changes, developers can toggle a plugin’s state instantly, fostering a rapid iteration loop that is standard in modern web development but was previously foreign to the Adobe ecosystem. Historically, developing for Adobe was a cumbersome process