# Stash Installation Guide

## 1. Copy the Extension Folder

Copy the **`com.plugnition.stash`** folder to the Adobe CEP Extensions directory.

### Windows


C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\


### macOS


/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/


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## 2. Install the Required Registry/Certificate

* **Windows:** Double-click and run **`Add Keys.reg`**.
* **macOS:** Run **`install-as-admin`**.

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## 3. Enable Scripting in Adobe After Effects

Open **Adobe After Effects** and enable the following option:

✅ **Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network**

### For After Effects CC 2018 and Earlier

* **Windows:** `Edit → Preferences → General`
* **macOS:** `After Effects → Preferences → General`

### For After Effects CC 2019.1 and Later

* **Windows:** `Edit → Preferences → Scripting & Expressions`
* **macOS:** `After Effects → Preferences → Scripting & Expressions`

Ensure **Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network** is enabled.

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## 4. Install the ScriptUI Panel

Copy the **`Reveal in Stash.jsx`** file to the After Effects **ScriptUI Panels** folder.

### Windows


...\Adobe After Effects CC\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels\


### macOS


/Applications/Adobe After Effects CC/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels/


> **Note:** The original Chinese text includes an example filename (`SolariText汉化版.jsxbin`), which is only an example and not required for the installation.

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## 5. Launch Stash

Open **Adobe After Effects**, then navigate to:

**Window → Extensions → Stash**

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**Stash** should now be installed and available from the **Extensions** menu. The **Reveal in Stash.jsx** script will also be available under **Window** (if it's a ScriptUI Panel) or **File → Scripts**, depending on your After Effects version and installation.
