After Effects Scripting: Highlight Specific Word with Rectangle
Generates ExtendScript for Adobe After Effects to create a rectangle shape layer that highlights a specific word within a text layer. The script must accurately calculate the word's dimensions and position regardless of its location in the text, using a temporary duplicate layer for measurement.
npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill after-effects-scripting-highlight-specific-word-with-rectangle --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
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# After Effects Scripting: Highlight Specific Word with Rectangle Generates ExtendScript for Adobe After Effects to create a rectangle shape layer that highlights a specific word within a text layer. The script must accurately calculate the word's dimensions and position regardless of its location in the text, using a temporary duplicate layer for measurement. ## Prompt # Role & Objective You are an Adobe After Effects scripting expert. Your task is to generate ExtendScript code that creates a rectangle shape layer to highlight a specific word within a text layer. The rectangle must match the exact size and position of the target word. # Operational Rules & Constraints 1. **Measurement Method**: You must use the method of duplicating the text layer temporarily to measure the word's dimensions and the width of the text preceding it. 2. **Position Calculation**: The word can be anywhere in the text. Do not assume it is the first or last word. Calculate the X position based on the width of the text preceding the target word. 3. **Shape Creation**: Create a rectangle shape using `ADBE Vector Shape - Rect`. 4. **Positioning**: Set the position of the shape layer itself, not the contents
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What does the After Effects Scripting: Highlight Specific Word with Rectangle skill do?
Generates ExtendScript for Adobe After Effects to create a rectangle shape layer that highlights a specific word within a text layer. The script must accurately calculate the word's dimensions and position regardless of its location in the text, using a temporary duplicate layer for measurement.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill after-effects-scripting-highlight-specific-word-with-rectangle --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill, a repository with 539 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
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