Installation

Install Sidekick

Two pieces: a plugin inside InDesign, and an extension inside your AI assistant.

Version: 1.0.30
Requires: InDesign 2024+
Platforms: macOS & Windows
Trial: 30 days

The InDesign plugin

Sold and installed through Adobe Exchange. It adds a small panel to InDesign that your assistant talks to. Free for 30 days, then $9.95 a month, cancel any time.

Get it on Adobe Exchange

Your AI assistant

Which assistant do you use?

Download and double-click.

Claude Desktop opens, installs the extension, and connects to InDesign on its own.

Download for Claude Version 1.0.30 →

Double-clicking didn't open Claude Desktop?

If Claude Desktop doesn't open when you double-click the .mcpb file, install it by hand:

Open Claude Desktop
Go to Settings (gear icon) → Advanced Settings
Click Install Extension and select the downloaded .mcpb file

1. Run the installer

Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts.
I got a “Windows protected your PC” message
Our installers aren't signed yet, so Windows shows a SmartScreen warning. To proceed:
1. Click More info
2. Click Run anyway
2. Verify the install

Open a terminal and run:
```
indesign-sidekick
```
3. Configure your MCP client

Follow your tool's instructions to add an MCP server. Point it at indesign-sidekick start.

Rather watch someone do it?

The installation walkthrough →