AiBar

AiBar is a customizable toolbar for Adobe Illustrator that helps you access menu commands, actions, and JSX scripts faster from one panel. It is a one-time purchase and includes lifetime free updates.

New in v1.1:

  1. Command Groups
  2. Search Bar
  3. Built-in Icon Library
  4. Custom button colors
  5. Additional workflow and UI improvements
Learn about license types
  $39.99
  • Free Trial
Description

AiBar

AiBar is a customizable command toolbar for Adobe Illustrator. Keep your favorite menu commands, scripts, and actions in one clean panel, ready whenever you need them.

Buy once and use it forever.

All future updates are included at no extra cost.

What is AiBar

Stop digging through menus.

AiBar lets you put your most-used Illustrator commands, scripts, and actions into a single toolbar. Click a button and the command runs. That is it.

No more searching through submenus. No more forgetting shortcuts. Build your toolbar once and save time every day.

One-time purchase

Pay once, own it forever

Lifetime free updates

All future versions included

Mac and Windows

Illustrator CC 2022 and newer

Three command types

If Illustrator can do it, AiBar can run it.

Menu Commands

Any Illustrator menu item turned into a button. Object, Type, Effect, Path and more. Over 300 commands available.

Actions

Run your saved Illustrator Actions with one click. Connect any action set without extra setup.

JSX Scripts

Add your own .jsx or .js scripts to the toolbar. Any script becomes a one-click button.

Dragging menu commands, actions, and JSXBIN scripts into AiBar to create new commands
Drag and Drop Setup

Drag items in,
new commands appear.

Build a working toolbar in seconds instead of setting up every button by hand.

Drop Menu Commands, Actions, or JSXBIN scripts straight into an empty AiBar panel and AiBar turns each drop into a new command automatically.

Menu commands Actions JSXBIN scripts
New in v1.1

One toolbar for
every workflow.

Keep different clients, projects, and tasks in one toolbar without turning it into a mess.

Command Groups let you switch layouts in one click, and one command can belong to multiple groups at the same time.

Unlimited groups One-click switching Multi-group assignment
AiBar Command Groups feature
AiBar Search Bar feature
New in v1.1

Find any command
in seconds.

Jump to the button you need without scrolling through a crowded panel.

The search bar filters as you type, and you can search inside the active group only or across all groups at once from Settings.

Live filtering Search active group Search all groups
New in v1.1

Icons built
right inside.

Style commands faster without hunting for external icon files.

A searchable icon library now lives inside the Edit Command dialog, with separate size and stroke controls plus quick-access recent colors.

Searchable library Size and stroke control Recent colors
AiBar Icon Library feature
AiBar Button Colors feature
New in v1.1

Color code
your toolbar.

Spot the right button at a glance instead of reading every label.

Text buttons support custom background colors, and the preview updates instantly whether you use the picker or a hex value.

Custom background color Live preview Hex color input
Documentation

Everything you need to get started.

Installation

Easy Installation (Recommended)

The easiest way to install AiBar is using the aescripts + aeplugins manager.

  1. Download the manager from aescripts.com
  2. Install and open the manager, then log in to your aescripts account
  3. Find AiBar in your product list and click Install
  4. To try before you buy, select Add Trial from the Account menu

Alternative: ZXP Installer

  1. Download the AiBar package from aescripts.com
  2. Download and install ZXP Installer
  3. Drag the AiBar.zxp file into ZXP Installer
  4. Restart Illustrator
  5. Go to Window > Extensions > AiBar
First Launch and Activation

When you first open AiBar, a license screen appears.

If you purchased AiBar:

  1. Find your license key in your purchase confirmation email
  2. Paste the key into the field and click Activate
  3. You are ready to go

If you want to try first:

  1. Click Start Trial
  2. Full functionality is available during the trial period
  3. Your settings are saved even after the trial ends
Verifying Installation
  1. Open Illustrator
  2. Go to Window > Extensions
  3. You should see AiBar in the list
  4. Click it to open the panel

If you do not see it:

  • Make sure debug mode is enabled via ZXP Installer > Utilities > Enable Debug Mode
  • Check that Illustrator CC 2022 or newer is installed
  • Try reinstalling
Troubleshooting

AiBar does not appear in the Window menu

Enable debug mode via ZXP Installer (Utilities > Enable Debug Mode), then restart Illustrator. Also check that the com.onderk.aibar folder is in the correct location:

Mac: /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\

Wrong Illustrator version error

AiBar requires Illustrator CC 2022 or newer. Update via the Creative Cloud app.

License check failed

Check your internet connection. Wait a few minutes and click Retry. If a firewall is blocking the connection, add an exception for Illustrator.

Panel opens but shows nothing

Wait 2–3 seconds for the panel to load.

  • If still blank: right-click inside the panel and select Reload Panel
  • On Mac: give Illustrator Full Disk Access in System Preferences > Security and Privacy
  • On Windows: run Illustrator as Administrator

License activation fails

Copy the license key directly from your email — do not type it manually. Make sure there are no extra spaces before or after the key. If the key still does not work, contact support at aescripts.com/helpdesk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use AiBar on multiple computers?

Yes. To use on an additional machine, deactivate on one first via Settings > Manage License.

My button does not work. Why?

  • For Menu Commands: verify the exact command name
  • For Actions: check the spelling — it is case-sensitive
  • For Scripts: make sure the file still exists at the same path

Where can I find free icons?

Icons8.com, FlatIcon.com, IconFinder.com, Font Awesome. Use SVG format for best quality. Keep files under 100 KB.

My settings do not save.

  • Mac: Give Illustrator Full Disk Access in System Preferences > Security and Privacy
  • Windows: Run Illustrator as Administrator

How do I back up my toolbar?

Go to Settings > Export. Or copy toolbar-state.json from Settings > Open State Folder.

Does my license expire?

No. AiBar is a one-time purchase. All future updates are included for free.

Full tutorial

See everything AiBar can do.

Watch the full walkthrough to learn how to set up your toolbar, create commands, and get the most out of every feature.
v1.1 available now

Build your
perfect toolbar.

Works with Illustrator CC 2022 and newer. Mac and Windows.
One-time purchase  ·  Lifetime free updates

Discussions

Want to talk about it?

Head over to r/aescripts to chat with fellow users about this product.

Need Support?

Please open a support ticket to be connected directly with the author of this product

Version History

1.1.0 -

May 4, 2026

ADDED
COMMAND GROUPS
- Organize your buttons into groups by project, client, or task.
- Switch between groups instantly from the flyout menu.
- One command can belong to multiple groups at the same time.

SEARCH BAR
- Search bar added to the top of the toolbar panel.
- Filters commands as you type.
- Search Scope setting lets you choose between the active group or all groups.

BUILT-IN ICON LIBRARY
- Searchable icon library added to the Edit Command dialog.
- New Icon tab alongside existing Text and Image tabs.
- Adjust icon size and stroke weight independently.
- Recently used colors saved as quick-access swatches.

BUTTON BACKGROUND COLOR
- Text buttons now support a custom background color.
- Pick any color using the hex input or color picker.

GLOBAL TEXT SIZE
- Set font size for all text buttons at once from the Settings tab.
- Individual buttons can override this setting independently.

RIGHT-CLICK CONTEXT MENU
- Right-click any toolbar button to open Edit or Settings directly.


FIXED
- Button contrast breaking when switching between Illustrator light and dark themes.
- Scrollbar not appearing when too many commands were added.
- Tooltips clipping at panel edges and overlapping with buttons.
- Native OS error dialogs replaced with custom UI notifications.

1.0.1 -

Nov 24, 2025

- Initial release

Compatibility

Illustrator

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022

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