adobe-upgrade-migration
Analyze, plan, and execute Adobe SDK upgrades — including the critical JWT-to-OAuth migration, PDF Services SDK v3-to-v4, and Photoshop API endpoint changes (cutout v1 to remove-background v2). Trigger with phrases like "upgrade adobe", "adobe migration", "adobe breaking changes", "update adobe SDK", "jwt to oauth".
Best use case
adobe-upgrade-migration is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Analyze, plan, and execute Adobe SDK upgrades — including the critical JWT-to-OAuth migration, PDF Services SDK v3-to-v4, and Photoshop API endpoint changes (cutout v1 to remove-background v2). Trigger with phrases like "upgrade adobe", "adobe migration", "adobe breaking changes", "update adobe SDK", "jwt to oauth".
Teams using adobe-upgrade-migration should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/adobe-upgrade-migration/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How adobe-upgrade-migration Compares
| Feature / Agent | adobe-upgrade-migration | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Analyze, plan, and execute Adobe SDK upgrades — including the critical JWT-to-OAuth migration, PDF Services SDK v3-to-v4, and Photoshop API endpoint changes (cutout v1 to remove-background v2). Trigger with phrases like "upgrade adobe", "adobe migration", "adobe breaking changes", "update adobe SDK", "jwt to oauth".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Adobe Upgrade & Migration
## Overview
Guide for the most critical Adobe migrations: JWT to OAuth Server-to-Server, PDF Services SDK v3 to v4, Photoshop API v1 to v2 endpoints, and general SDK version upgrades.
## Prerequisites
- Current Adobe SDK installed
- Git for version control
- Test suite covering Adobe integration points
- Staging environment for validation
## Instructions
### Migration 1: JWT to OAuth Server-to-Server (CRITICAL)
**Deadline passed:** JWT (Service Account) credentials reached EOL June 2025. If you are still using JWT, migrate immediately.
```typescript
// BEFORE (JWT — no longer works)
import jwt from 'jsonwebtoken';
const jwtToken = jwt.sign({
exp: Math.round(Date.now() / 1000) + 60 * 60 * 24,
iss: orgId,
sub: technicalAccountId,
aud: `https://ims-na1.adobelogin.com/c/${clientId}`,
'https://ims-na1.adobelogin.com/s/ent_firefly_sdk': true,
}, privateKey, { algorithm: 'RS256' });
// AFTER (OAuth Server-to-Server — current standard)
const tokenResponse = await fetch('https://ims-na1.adobelogin.com/ims/token/v3', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded' },
body: new URLSearchParams({
client_id: process.env.ADOBE_CLIENT_ID!,
client_secret: process.env.ADOBE_CLIENT_SECRET!,
grant_type: 'client_credentials',
scope: process.env.ADOBE_SCOPES!,
}),
});
```
**Migration steps:**
1. In Developer Console, open your project
2. Click **Add credential** > **OAuth Server-to-Server**
3. Assign same product profiles as your JWT credential
4. Update application code to use `client_credentials` grant
5. Remove `jsonwebtoken` dependency and private key files
6. Test in staging
7. Deploy to production
8. Delete the old JWT credential in Developer Console
### Migration 2: PDF Services SDK v3 to v4
```bash
# Check current version
npm list @adobe/pdfservices-node-sdk
# Upgrade
npm install @adobe/pdfservices-node-sdk@latest
```
**Key breaking changes v3 -> v4:**
```typescript
// BEFORE (v3)
import PDFServicesSdk from '@adobe/pdfservices-node-sdk';
const credentials = PDFServicesSdk.Credentials
.serviceAccountCredentialsBuilder()
.fromFile('pdfservices-api-credentials.json')
.build();
const executionContext = PDFServicesSdk.ExecutionContext.create(credentials);
const extractPDFOperation = PDFServicesSdk.ExtractPDF.Operation.createNew();
// AFTER (v4)
import {
ServicePrincipalCredentials,
PDFServices,
ExtractPDFJob,
ExtractPDFParams,
ExtractElementType,
} from '@adobe/pdfservices-node-sdk';
const credentials = new ServicePrincipalCredentials({
clientId: process.env.ADOBE_CLIENT_ID!,
clientSecret: process.env.ADOBE_CLIENT_SECRET!,
});
const pdfServices = new PDFServices({ credentials });
// Job-based API: submit job, poll for result
const job = new ExtractPDFJob({ inputAsset, params });
const pollingURL = await pdfServices.submit({ job });
```
### Migration 3: Photoshop Remove Background v1 to v2
```typescript
// BEFORE (v1 — deprecated)
const response = await fetch('https://image.adobe.io/sensei/cutout', {
method: 'POST',
// ...
});
// AFTER (v2 — current)
const response = await fetch('https://image.adobe.io/v2/remove-background', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`,
'x-api-key': process.env.ADOBE_CLIENT_ID!,
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
input: { href: inputUrl, storage: 'external' },
output: { href: outputUrl, storage: 'external', type: 'image/png' },
}),
});
```
### Step 4: General SDK Upgrade Process
```bash
# 1. Create upgrade branch
git checkout -b upgrade/adobe-sdk
# 2. Check for outdated packages
npm outdated | grep @adobe
# 3. Upgrade all Adobe packages
npm install @adobe/pdfservices-node-sdk@latest \
@adobe/firefly-apis@latest \
@adobe/photoshop-apis@latest \
@adobe/lightroom-apis@latest
# 4. Run tests
npm test
# 5. Fix any breaking changes (check changelogs)
# Firefly: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/firefly-api/guides/changelog/
# PDF Services: https://developer.adobe.com/document-services/docs/overview/pdf-services-api/releasenotes
# 6. Commit and test in staging
git add package.json package-lock.json
git commit -m "chore: upgrade Adobe SDKs to latest"
```
## Output
- Migrated from JWT to OAuth Server-to-Server
- Upgraded PDF Services SDK to v4 job-based API
- Updated Photoshop endpoints to v2
- All tests passing with new SDK versions
## Error Handling
| Error After Upgrade | Cause | Solution |
|---------------------|-------|----------|
| `invalid_client` | Still using JWT credentials | Complete OAuth migration |
| `ExecutionContext is not a constructor` | v3 API in v4 SDK | Use new Job-based API |
| `404 /sensei/cutout` | Old Photoshop endpoint | Update to `/v2/remove-background` |
| `Cannot find module` | Import paths changed | Check SDK changelog for new imports |
## Resources
- [JWT to OAuth Migration Guide](https://developer.adobe.com/developer-console/docs/guides/authentication/ServerToServerAuthentication/migration)
- [PDF Services Release Notes](https://developer.adobe.com/document-services/docs/overview/pdf-services-api/releasenotes)
- [Firefly API Changelog](https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/firefly-api/guides/changelog/)
- [Photoshop API Migration](https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/guides/remove_background/)
## Next Steps
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