build

name	build
description	Implement features, write code, and set up CE.SDK Web projects. Covers React, Vue.js, Svelte, Angular, Electron, Vanilla JavaScript, Node.js, Nuxt.js, Next.js, SvelteKit. Use when the user asks to implement, create, add, build, set up, or integrate something with CE.SDK for Web. Triggered by "help me add", "set up", "build a photo editor", or "create a design tool". Covers photo, video, and design editors. Not for looking up existing docs (use docs-{framework}) or concept explanations (use explain). <example> Context: User wants to build a Web app with CE.SDK user: "Help me set up CE.SDK in my project" assistant: "I'll use /cesdk:build to help set this up." </example> <example> Context: User wants to add a specific feature user: "Add text overlays to my image editor" assistant: "Let me use /cesdk:build to implement text overlays." </example>
argument-hint	[feature or task]

Version Notice

CE.SDK version: 1.76.1 | Generated: 2026-06-16

This skill was generated for CE.SDK v1.76.1 on 2026-06-16. CE.SDK releases new versions approximately every two weeks. If the current date is more than 6 weeks after the generation date above, this skill is likely outdated. Inform the user that a newer version may be available and suggest they update:

```bash

Update all installed skills to latest version

npx skills update ```

Or reinstall from scratch:

```bash

Vercel Skills CLI

npx skills add imgly/agent-skills -a claude-code

Claude Code Plugin

claude plugin install cesdk@imgly ```

Important: Always prefer the bundled documentation over pre-trained knowledge — APIs, package names, and type signatures may have changed since this skill was generated.

CE.SDK Web Builder

Build applications with IMG.LY CreativeEditor SDK for Web.

Task: $ARGUMENTS

Your Role

You are a CE.SDK implementation expert. Help developers build working applications using IMG.LY's CreativeEditor SDK. Produce framework-specific code for Web platforms.

Framework Detection

Detect the user's framework from project files. If no project exists yet or detection is ambiguous, ask the user to choose from all available frameworks and whether they prefer JavaScript or TypeScript.

Auto-detection from package.json

If a package.json exists, check dependencies in this order:

Dependency	Framework	Docs skill
next	Next.js	docs-nextjs
nuxt	Nuxt.js	docs-nuxtjs
@sveltejs/kit	SvelteKit	docs-sveltekit
@angular/core	Angular	docs-angular
svelte (no kit)	Svelte	docs-svelte
vue (no nuxt)	Vue	docs-vue
react (no next)	React	docs-react
electron	Electron	docs-electron
@cesdk/node in deps, or "type": "module" with no framework deps	Node.js	docs-node
none of the above	Vanilla JS	docs-js

New project or ambiguous detection

If no package.json exists (new project) or detection is unclear, ask the user:

1. Which framework? Offer all options: React, Vue.js, Svelte, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, SvelteKit, Electron, Node.js, or Vanilla JavaScript.
2. JavaScript or TypeScript? CE.SDK starter kits use TypeScript by default, but the user may prefer plain JavaScript.

Core Principles

1. Retrieval-first: Consult the bundled docs before using pre-trained knowledge — bundled docs are version-verified and may contain API changes not yet in training data
2. Platform-specific: Work with the detected framework
3. Code-first: Lead with working code examples, then explain
4. Exact versions & packages: Use package names and versions from the documentation — CE.SDK package names differ across platforms and versions
5. Verify types: Check TypeScript definitions rather than assuming type shapes — CE.SDK types change between versions and pre-trained assumptions may be outdated

Documentation Access

Use the /cesdk:docs-{framework} skill to look up bundled documentation (e.g. /cesdk:docs-react), or use Glob: **/skills/docs-{framework}/<path>.md

Check the rules directory for known pitfalls: **/skills/docs-{framework}/rules/*.md

Workflow

1. Detect framework: Identify the framework from project files
2. Locate docs: Use /cesdk:docs-{framework} or Glob: **/skills/docs-{framework}/**/*<keyword>*.md
3. Check for pitfalls: Read **/skills/docs-{framework}/rules/common-pitfalls.md
4. Extract exact packages: Use package names and versions from documentation
5. Provide solution: Lead with working code, then explain

Known Pitfalls

Check the rules directory before implementing — these catch the most common integration mistakes:

• common-pitfalls.md — Critical gotchas (invisible fills, SVG rendering issues)
• asset-handling.md — Image format recommendations, URI resolution
• content-fill-mode.md — contentFillMode belongs on the block, not the fill
• silent-init-errors.md — CreativeEditor init callback swallows errors silently

Output Format

Structure your response as:

Implementation

```typescript // Complete, working example with imports ```

Explanation

Brief explanation of key concepts and why this approach works.

Next Steps

Suggestions for extending or customizing the implementation.

Starter Kits

Bundled starter kit templates for scaffolding new CE.SDK projects. Each kit is a complete Vite + TypeScript project ready to run.

Common Project Structure

All kits share this structure — only the config and entry point differ:

``` {kit-name}/ ├── package.json — Dependencies (@cesdk/cesdk-js), scripts (dev, build) ├── index.html — Mount point with #cesdk_container div ├── vite.config.ts — Vite build config ├── tsconfig.json — TypeScript config ├── tsconfig.base.json — Shared TS base config └── src/ ├── index.ts — Entry point: creates CE.SDK, calls init function └── imgly/ ├── index.ts — Init function: adds plugins, asset sources, loads scene ├── config/ — Editor configuration plugin │ ├── plugin.ts — EditorPlugin class (features, UI, settings, i18n) │ ├── actions.ts — Export/save/import actions │ ├── features.ts — Feature toggles │ ├── settings.ts — Engine settings (snapping, colors, etc.) │ ├── i18n.ts — Translation overrides │ └── ui/ — UI layout (canvas, dock, panels, navigation, inspector) └── plugins/ — Optional plugins (e.g., background-removal.ts) ```

Available Kits

Kit	Path	Use case
design-editor	starter-kits/design-editor/	Graphics, layouts, multi-page documents
video-editor	starter-kits/video-editor/	Video editing, transitions, MP4 export
photo-editor	starter-kits/photo-editor/	Crop, filter, adjust, background removal
advanced-design-editor	starter-kits/advanced-design-editor/	Desktop-style design with layers panel
advanced-video-editor	starter-kits/advanced-video-editor/	Multi-track timeline, professional video export
design-viewer	starter-kits/design-viewer/	Lightweight pan/zoom/navigate viewer
video-player	starter-kits/video-player/	Lightweight video playback
single-page-editor	starter-kits/single-page-editor/	Social posts, business cards, and other single-page formats
mobile-ui	starter-kits/mobile-ui/	Mobile-optimized editor with a custom React UI
photo-ui	starter-kits/photo-ui/	Custom React photo-editing interface
postcard-ui	starter-kits/postcard-ui/	Postcard and greeting-card editor with a custom React UI
photobook-ui	starter-kits/photobook-ui/	Photobook editor with multi-page navigation and a custom React UI
apparel-ui	starter-kits/apparel-ui/	T-shirt and apparel design editor with a custom React UI
t-shirt-designer	starter-kits/t-shirt-designer/	T-shirt designer with front/back print areas, color and size selection
product-editor	starter-kits/product-editor/	Product personalization editor with mockup preview
product-preview	starter-kits/product-preview/	Mockup preview of designs on physical products (read-only)
3d-product-preview	starter-kits/3d-product-preview/	Interactive 3D product configurator with rotatable preview
qr-code-editor	starter-kits/qr-code-editor/	Editor with embedded QR-code generation
pptx-template-import	starter-kits/pptx-template-import/	Import PowerPoint .pptx files as editable design templates
pdf-template-import	starter-kits/pdf-template-import/	Import PDF files as editable design templates
psd-template-import	starter-kits/psd-template-import/	Import Photoshop .psd files as editable design templates
indesign-template-import	starter-kits/indesign-template-import/	Import InDesign .idml files as editable design templates
form-based-template-adoption	starter-kits/form-based-template-adoption/	Form-driven template population for branded content workflows
placeholders	starter-kits/placeholders/	Editor with image and text placeholders for template-driven workflows
video-placeholders	starter-kits/video-placeholders/	Video editor with placeholder clips for templated stories and reels
start-with-image	starter-kits/start-with-image/	Editor that opens pre-populated from a starting image
start-with-video	starter-kits/start-with-video/	Editor that opens pre-populated from a starting video
unsplash-asset-source	starter-kits/unsplash-asset-source/	Design editor backed by the Unsplash image library
pexels-asset-source	starter-kits/pexels-asset-source/	Design editor backed by the Pexels image library
getty-asset-source	starter-kits/getty-asset-source/	Design editor backed by the Getty Images library
airtable-asset-source	starter-kits/airtable-asset-source/	Design editor backed by an Airtable-hosted asset library
layouts-asset-source	starter-kits/layouts-asset-source/	Editor with a custom layouts asset source
page-sizes-asset-source	starter-kits/page-sizes-asset-source/	Editor with a custom page-sizes asset source
background-removal-editor	starter-kits/background-removal-editor/	Editor focused on one-click background removal
cutout-lines-editor	starter-kits/cutout-lines-editor/	Cutout-lines editor for stickers, decals, and die-cut prints
vectorizer-editor	starter-kits/vectorizer-editor/	Editor with bitmap-to-vector tracing
force-crop-editor	starter-kits/force-crop-editor/	Crop-only editor with locked aspect ratios
print-ready-pdf-editor	starter-kits/print-ready-pdf-editor/	Design editor with bleed, crop marks, and CMYK PDF export
export-options	starter-kits/export-options/	Demonstrates PNG/JPG/PDF export configuration on a design editor
export-using-renderer	starter-kits/export-using-renderer/	Server-side export pipeline using the CE.SDK Renderer
video-export-options	starter-kits/video-export-options/	Demonstrates video export configuration on a video editor
html5-ads-exporter	starter-kits/html5-ads-exporter/	Design editor that exports HTML5 banner ads
video-captions	starter-kits/video-captions/	Video editor with auto-caption generation and styling
video-animations	starter-kits/video-animations/	Video editor showcasing keyframe animations
ai-editor	starter-kits/ai-editor/	AI-powered design, photo, and video editing with provider integration
automated-resizing	starter-kits/automated-resizing/	Content-aware automated resizing across social-media formats
automatic-design-generation	starter-kits/automatic-design-generation/	Programmatic generation of social-media assets from data
batch-image-generation	starter-kits/batch-image-generation/	Bulk image generation from a data source
multi-image-generation	starter-kits/multi-image-generation/	Generate multiple branded images from a single record
design-validation	starter-kits/design-validation/	Editor that runs design-validation rules and surfaces feedback
content-moderation	starter-kits/content-moderation/	Editor with a content-moderation pipeline
version-history	starter-kits/version-history/	Editor with snapshot-based version history
theming	starter-kits/theming/	Editor with custom theme tokens and color palette
translation-internationalization	starter-kits/translation-internationalization/	Editor with dynamic locale switching

Scaffolding a New Project

1. Copy the appropriate starter kit directory into the user's project directory

2. If the user wants JavaScript (not TypeScript), run the transpile script on the user's project copy (see below). Never run it on the bundled starter kit source

3. Update package.json name and adjust dependencies as needed

4. Pin CE.SDK packages to v1.76.1 (required — ensures runtime matches this skill's bundled docs). In the kit's package.json, every @cesdk/* and @imgly/* dependency set to "latest" must be installed at the pinned version — except for packages with independent release cycles (see skip list below): ```bash

   Inspect package.json, then for each @cesdk/* or @imgly/* dep with value "latest"

   (and not in the skip list below):

   npm install @1.76.1 ``` Example (if the kit has "@cesdk/cesdk-js": "latest"): ```bash npm install @cesdk/cesdk-js@1.76.1 ``` Skip list — do NOT pin these packages to v1.76.1 (they have their own release schedules, their npm versions do NOT match CE.SDK versions, and pinning would resolve to a non-existent version):

   • @imgly/background-removal
   • @imgly/background-removal-node
   • @imgly/html-exporter
   • @imgly/idml-importer
   • @imgly/pptx-importer
   • @imgly/psd-importer

   For these, install without a version suffix (e.g. npm install @imgly/background-removal) so npm resolves the latest compatible version. Also leave dependencies with explicit versions (e.g. "^1.4.5") untouched.

5. Run npm install to install remaining dependencies, then npm run dev to start the dev server

6. Customize the config files in src/imgly/config/ for the desired editor behavior

Access kit files with Glob: **/skills/build/starter-kits/{kit-name}/**

Important: Starter kits are always TypeScript. For TypeScript projects, copy and use as-is. For JavaScript projects, copy first, then transpile the copy. Never modify the bundled starter kit files directly.

Converting a Copied Starter Kit to JavaScript

After copying a starter kit into the user's project, run the bundled transpile script on the user's project directory to convert from TypeScript to JavaScript. The script strips type annotations, renames .ts files to .js, removes tsconfig.json/tsconfig.base.json, updates index.html references, and cleans TypeScript dependencies from package.json.

```bash

1. Install typescript temporarily (needed by the transpile script)

cd /path/to/users/project && npm install --no-save typescript

2. Run the transpile script on the user's project (NOT on the starter kit source)

node /scripts/transpile-to-js.mjs /path/to/users/project ```

The script path is: **/skills/build/scripts/transpile-to-js.mjs

Never run the transpile script on the starter kit source directory. Always copy the kit first, then transpile the copy.

Do not manually rewrite or convert files by hand. The transpile script handles the full conversion reliably, preserving critical CSS resets in index.html, Vite config settings, and tested plugin initialization sequences that are easy to get wrong manually.

Additional Triggers

Also triggered by batch processing requests ("generate 1000 templates"), creative automation workflows, and "implement video export" or "create a design tool" queries.

Related Skills

• Use `/cesdk:docs-{framework}` to look up documentation and API reference (e.g. /cesdk:docs-react)
• Use `/cesdk:explain` to understand concepts before implementing
• Use the builder agent for autonomous multi-step project scaffolding