Open the command-line:
- Windows: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
- macOS: Open Terminal by double-clicking its icon in the Applications/Utilities folder.
Last updated on
Oct 6, 2022
Learn how to use the command-line to list, install, and remove ZXP, CCX or XDX plugins for your Adobe app on Windows and macOS.
You have the option of installing and removing plugins using the Unified Plugin Installer Agent (UPIA). This command-line tool is automatically installed with the Creative Cloud desktop app version 5.5 and above. XDX and CCX installation is supported with Creative Cloud desktop app version 5.7 and above.
Unified Plugin Installer Agent command-line basics
Follow these steps to manage plugins from the command-line:
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Navigate to the Unified Plugin Installer Agent application folder. You can copy and paste the file paths below directly into the Command Prompt (Windows) or the Terminal (macOS):
- Windows:
cd "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\RemoteComponents\UPI\UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent"
- macOS:
cd "/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe Desktop Common/RemoteComponents/UPI/UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent/UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent.app/Contents/MacOS"
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After the executable, enter the desired command.
The following list describes the available commands. Note that these commands only work in the User mode and if you are signed in to the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Command on Windows
Command on macOS
Required Arguments
Description
/help
--help
Displays help information of the command-line.
/install
--install
file path
Installs a plugin.
/remove
--remove
Plugin_name
Removes a plugin.
/list
--list
all/<Product_name>
- Lists plugins that are installed on your device for all products/a given product.
- This command also works when you're signed out. It lists plugins that were installed when you were signed out.
/version
Returns the version number of the Unified Plugin Installer Agent.
The following table describes the list of available arguments:
Arguments
Description
file path
Specifies the name and location of the package file in ZXP, CCX or XDX format.
Plugin_name
Specifies the name of the plugin (as specified in the list response).
Product_name
Specifies the name of the product that uses the plugin.
- Lists plugins that are installed on your device for all products/a given product.
Install a plugin from the command-line
For fixing installation issues, see Fix common installation issues with Creative Cloud app extensions or plugins.
List plugins from the Command-line
Enter the following command:
- Windows: UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent.exe /list all
- macOS: ./UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent --list all
Use the all argument to list all plugins installed on the system.
Remove a plugin from the command-line
Enter the following command, specifying your own argument values:
- Windows:
UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent.exe /remove Plugin_name
- macOS:
./UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent --remove Plugin_name
Replace Plugin_Name with the specific name of the plugin you want to remove.