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Illustrator 30.8 · Fixed bug

ExtendScript VS Code debugger never responds in 30.8

Fixed in Illustrator 31.0, according to Adobe’s release notes. The bug was reported for Illustrator 30.8. It happens on macOS only.

Status
Fixed in 31.0
Severity
Major
Affects
Specific feature
System
macOS only

The fix · Illustrator 31.0

“The ExtendScript Debugger extension for Visual Studio Code does not attach to Illustrator for script debugging.”
Adobe’s release notes

Workaround · if you stay on Illustrator 30.8

In beta 31, enable AllowVSCodeDebuggerConnections via script preference before attaching.

Timeline

  1. Sep 3, 2026Reported on Illustrator 30.8
  2. Nov 10, 2026Fixed in Illustrator 31.0per Adobe’s release notes

The report

7 votes · 3 replies

Reported on macOS by 1 person (from the report and 5 replies).

“Illustrator 30.8: ExtendScript debugger cannot attach — ESTK endpoint never responds”

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