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+> This is one page of the CE.SDK Vanilla JS/TS documentation. For a complete overview, see the [Vanilla JS/TS Documentation Index](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/js.md). For all docs in one file, see [llms-full.txt](./llms-full.txt.md).
+
+**Navigation:** [Starter Kits](./starterkits.md) > [Assets](./starterkits/assets.md) > [Airtable Image Editor](./starterkits/airtable-image-editor.md)
+
+---
+
+CE.SDK can include assets from third-party libraries accessible via API. Search and browse images from an Airtable spreadsheet in the editor.
+
+![Airtable Image Editor starter kit showing custom Airtable image integration](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/./assets/browser.hero.webp)
+
+> **Reading time:** 10 minutes
+>
+> **Resources:**
+>
+> - [Download examples](https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web/archive/refs/tags/release-$UBQ_VERSION$.zip)
+> - [View source on GitHub](https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web/tree/release-$UBQ_VERSION$)
+> - [Open in StackBlitz](https://stackblitz.com/github/imgly/starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web/tree/release-$UBQ_VERSION$)
+> - [Live demo](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/examples/starterkit-airtable-asset-source/)
+
+---
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
+
+- **Node.js v20+** and npm installed locally – [Download Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)
+- **Airtable API Key** – Get your API key from your [Airtable account settings](https://support.airtable.com/docs/creating-and-using-api-keys-and-access-tokens)
+- A **supported browser** – Chrome 114+, Edge 114+, Firefox 115+, Safari 15.6+<br />
+  See [Browser Support](./browser-support.md) for the full list.
+
+---
+
+<Tabs syncKey="project-type">
+  <TabItem label="New Project">
+    ## Get Started
+
+    Run the Airtable Image Editor starter kit directly with Vite.
+
+    ## Step 1: Clone the Starter Kit
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="git">
+        git clone https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web.git
+        cd starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="degit">
+        npx degit imgly/starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web my-project
+        cd my-project
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    ## Step 2: Configure Airtable API Key
+
+    Copy the example environment file and add your Airtable API key:
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="bash">
+        cp .env.example .env
+
+        # Edit .env and add your VITE\_AIRTABLE\_API\_KEY
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    Get your API key from your [Airtable account settings](https://support.airtable.com/docs/creating-and-using-api-keys-and-access-tokens).
+
+    ## Step 3: Install Dependencies
+
+    <TerminalTabs syncKey="package-manager">
+      <TerminalTab label="npm">npm install</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="pnpm">pnpm install</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="yarn">yarn install</TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    ## Step 4: Download Assets
+
+    CE.SDK requires engine assets (fonts, icons, UI elements) to function. These must be served as static files from your project's `public/` directory.
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="Download">
+        curl -O https://cdn.img.ly/packages/imgly/cesdk-js/$UBQ\_VERSION$/imgly-assets.zip
+        unzip imgly-assets.zip -d public/
+        rm imgly-assets.zip
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    ## Step 5: Run the Development Server
+
+    <TerminalTabs syncKey="package-manager">
+      <TerminalTab label="npm">npm run dev</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="pnpm">pnpm dev</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="yarn">yarn dev</TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    Open `http://localhost:5173` in your browser. Click "Airtable" in the dock to search and browse your Airtable images.
+
+  </TabItem>
+
+  <TabItem label="Existing Project">
+    ## Get Started
+
+    Integrate the Airtable Image Editor into an existing vanilla JavaScript/TypeScript project. This adds the editor configuration and Airtable asset source to your current project structure.
+
+    ## Step 1: Clone
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="Navigate">
+        cd your-project
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    Clone the starter kit and copy the editor configuration to your project:
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="git">
+        git clone https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web.git
+        cp -r starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web/src/imgly ./src/imgly
+        rm -rf starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="degit">
+        npx degit imgly/starterkit-airtable-asset-source-react-web/src/imgly ./src/imgly
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    > **Adjust Path:** The default destination is `./src/imgly`. Adjust the path to match your project structure.
+
+    The `imgly/` folder contains the editor configuration:
+
+    ```
+    imgly/
+    ├── config/
+    │   ├── actions.ts                # Export/import actions
+    │   ├── features.ts               # Feature toggles
+    │   ├── i18n.ts                   # Translations
+    │   ├── plugin.ts                 # Main configuration plugin
+    │   ├── settings.ts               # Engine settings
+    │   └── ui/
+    │       ├── canvas.ts                 # Canvas configuration
+    │       ├── components.ts             # Custom component registration
+    │       ├── dock.ts                   # Dock layout configuration
+    │       ├── index.ts                  # Combines UI customization exports
+    │       ├── inspectorBar.ts           # Inspector bar layout
+    │       ├── navigationBar.ts          # Navigation bar layout
+    │       └── panel.ts                  # Panel configuration
+    ├── index.ts                  # Editor initialization function
+    └── plugins/
+        └── airtable.ts
+    ```
+
+    ## Step 2: Install Dependencies
+
+    Install the required packages for the editor:
+
+    ### Core Editor
+
+    Install the Creative Editor SDK:
+
+    <TerminalTabs syncKey="package-manager">
+      <TerminalTab label="npm">npm install @cesdk/cesdk-js@$UBQ\_VERSION$</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="pnpm">pnpm add @cesdk/cesdk-js@$UBQ\_VERSION$</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="yarn">yarn add @cesdk/cesdk-js@$UBQ\_VERSION$</TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    ### Airtable Integration
+
+    Install the Airtable JavaScript SDK:
+
+    <TerminalTabs syncKey="package-manager">
+      <TerminalTab label="npm">npm install airtable</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="pnpm">pnpm add airtable</TerminalTab>
+      <TerminalTab label="yarn">yarn add airtable</TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    ## Step 3: Configure Airtable API Key
+
+    Set your Airtable API key in one of two ways:
+
+    **Environment Variable (Recommended)**
+
+    ```bash
+    # In your .env file
+    VITE_AIRTABLE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
+    ```
+
+    **Programmatically**
+
+    ```typescript
+    await initAirtableImageEditor(cesdk, {
+      airtableApiKey: 'your_api_key_here'
+    });
+    ```
+
+    ## Step 4: Download Assets
+
+    CE.SDK requires engine assets (fonts, icons, UI elements) to function. These must be served as static files from your project's `public/` directory.
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="Download">
+        curl -O https://cdn.img.ly/packages/imgly/cesdk-js/$UBQ\_VERSION$/imgly-assets.zip
+        unzip imgly-assets.zip -d public/
+        rm imgly-assets.zip
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    > **Asset Configuration:** The starter kit is pre-configured to load assets from `/assets`. If you place assets in a different location, update the `baseURL` in Step 5: Add a Container Element.
+
+    ## Step 5: Add a Container Element
+
+    Add a container element to your HTML where the editor will be mounted:
+
+    ```html
+    <div id="cesdk_container" style="width: 100%; height: 100vh;"></div>
+    ```
+
+    ## Step 6: Initialize the Editor
+
+    Import and call the initialization function from your entry point:
+
+    ```typescript title="src/index.ts"
+    import CreativeEditorSDK from '@cesdk/cesdk-js';
+    import { initAirtableImageEditor } from './imgly';
+
+    // Get your API key from your Airtable account settings
+    const AIRTABLE_API_KEY = 'YOUR_AIRTABLE_API_KEY';
+
+    const config = {
+      baseURL: '/assets'
+    };
+
+    CreativeEditorSDK.create('#cesdk_container', config)
+      .then(async (cesdk) => {
+        await initAirtableImageEditor(cesdk, { airtableApiKey: AIRTABLE_API_KEY });
+      })
+      .catch((error) => {
+        console.error('Failed to initialize CE.SDK:', error);
+      });
+    ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
+
+## Using Airtable
+
+The editor integrates Airtable as a custom image source, replacing the default image library.
+
+### Browsing Images
+
+1. Click the "Airtable" button in the dock (left sidebar)
+2. The Airtable library opens showing images from your database
+3. Click any image to add it to your design
+
+### Searching Images
+
+1. Open the Airtable library
+2. Use the search bar at the top of the panel
+3. Type your search query and press Enter
+4. Browse results and click to add images
+
+### Replacing Images
+
+1. Select an existing image in your design
+2. Click "Replace" in the inspector
+3. The Airtable library opens automatically
+4. Select a new image to replace the current one
+
+> **Airtable Setup:** The starter kit uses a demo Airtable database. To use your own database, update the `databaseId` in the plugin options. Your database should have an "Asset sources" table with Name and Image fields.
+
+## Set Up a Scene
+
+CE.SDK offers multiple ways to load content into the editor. Choose the method that matches your use case:
+
+```typescript title="src/index.ts"
+// Create a blank design canvas - starts with an empty design scene
+await cesdk.actions.run('scene.create');
+
+// Load from a template archive - restores a previously saved project
+await cesdk.loadFromArchiveURL('https://example.com/template.zip');
+
+// Load from an image URL - creates a new scene with the image
+await cesdk.createFromImage('https://example.com/image.jpg');
+
+// Load from a scene file - restores a scene from JSON
+await cesdk.loadFromURL('https://example.com/scene.json');
+```
+
+The `createDesignScene()` method is ideal for design workflows, as it creates a blank canvas ready for content.
+
+> **More Loading Options:** See [Open the Editor](./open-the-editor.md) for all available loading methods.
+
+## Customize the Airtable Integration
+
+The Airtable asset source plugin can be customized by modifying `src/imgly/plugins/airtable.ts`:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/plugins/airtable.ts"
+export class AirtableAssetSourcePlugin implements EditorPlugin {
+  name = 'cesdk-airtable-asset-source';
+  version = CreativeEditorSDK.version;
+
+  private options: AirtableAssetSourcePluginOptions;
+
+  constructor(options: AirtableAssetSourcePluginOptions = {}) {
+    this.options = options;
+  }
+
+  async initialize({ cesdk }: EditorPluginContext): Promise<void> {
+    // Use API key from options
+    const apiKey = this.options.apiKey ?? '';
+    const databaseId = this.options.databaseId ?? 'appHAZoD6Qj3teOmr';
+
+    // Create and add the asset source
+    const airtableAssetSource = createAirtableAssetSource(apiKey, databaseId);
+    cesdk.engine.asset.addSource(airtableAssetSource);
+
+    // Configure dock to show Airtable instead of default images
+    const currentDockOrder = cesdk.ui.getDockOrder();
+    cesdk.ui.setDockOrder(
+      currentDockOrder.map((component) => {
+        if (component.key === 'ly.img.image') {
+          return {
+            id: 'ly.img.assetLibrary.dock',
+            key: 'airtable',
+            label: 'libraries.airtable.label',
+            entries: ['airtable']
+          };
+        }
+        return component;
+      })
+    );
+  }
+}
+```
+
+> **Asset Source Plugins:** See [Asset Source Plugins](./plugins/asset-sources.md) for building your own asset integrations.
+
+## Configure Actions
+
+Actions are functions that handle user interactions like exporting designs, saving scenes, and importing files. CE.SDK provides built-in actions that you can run directly or override with custom implementations.
+
+**Key built-in actions:**
+
+- `exportDesign` – Export the current design to PNG, JPEG, PDF, or other formats
+- `saveScene` – Save the scene as a JSON string for later editing
+- `importScene` – Import a previously saved scene (supports `.scene` and `.cesdk` formats)
+- `exportScene` – Export the scene as a JSON file or `.cesdk` archive with all assets
+- `uploadFile` – Handle file uploads with progress tracking
+
+Use `cesdk.actions.run()` to execute any action:
+
+```typescript
+// Run a built-in action
+await cesdk.actions.run('exportDesign', { mimeType: 'image/png' });
+```
+
+#### Import from File Picker
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/actions.ts"
+// Let users open images from their device
+cesdk.actions.register('importImage', async () => {
+  const blobURL = await cesdk.utils.loadFile({
+    accept: 'image/*',
+    returnType: 'objectURL'
+  });
+  await cesdk.createFromImage(blobURL);
+});
+```
+
+#### Export and Save
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/actions.ts"
+// Register export action that downloads the edited design
+cesdk.actions.register('exportDesign', async (exportOptions) => {
+  const { blobs, options } = await cesdk.utils.export(exportOptions);
+  await cesdk.utils.downloadFile(blobs[0], options.mimeType);
+});
+```
+
+#### Upload to Your Backend
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/actions.ts"
+// Override the built-in exportDesign action to send to your server
+cesdk.actions.register('exportDesign', async (exportOptions) => {
+  const { blobs } = await cesdk.utils.export(exportOptions);
+
+  const formData = new FormData();
+  formData.append('design', blobs[0], 'design.png');
+
+  const response = await fetch('/api/upload', {
+    method: 'POST',
+    body: formData
+  });
+
+  const { url } = await response.json();
+  console.log('Uploaded to:', url);
+});
+```
+
+> **Learn More:** See [Actions](./actions.md) for the full list of built-in actions, how to run them, and how to register custom actions.
+
+---
+
+## Customize (Optional)
+
+### Theming
+
+CE.SDK supports light and dark themes out of the box, plus automatic system preference detection. Switch between themes programmatically:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/settings.ts"
+// 'light' | 'dark' | 'system' | (() => 'light' | 'dark')
+cesdk.ui.setTheme('dark');
+```
+
+See [Theming](./user-interface/appearance/theming.md) for custom color schemes, CSS variables, and advanced styling options.
+
+### Localization
+
+Customize UI labels and add support for multiple languages. The i18n system supports translation keys for all UI elements:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/i18n.ts"
+// Override specific labels
+cesdk.i18n.setTranslations({
+  en: {
+    'libraries.airtable.label': 'My Images',
+    'actions.export.image': 'Download Design',
+    'common.cancel': 'Cancel',
+    'common.apply': 'Apply'
+  }
+});
+
+// Add a new language
+cesdk.i18n.setTranslations({
+  de: {
+    'libraries.airtable.label': 'Meine Bilder',
+    'actions.export.image': 'Design herunterladen'
+  }
+});
+
+// Set the active locale
+cesdk.i18n.setLocale('de');
+```
+
+See [Localization](./user-interface/localization.md) for supported languages, translation key reference, and right-to-left language support.
+
+### UI Layout
+
+![CE.SDK Editor UI Areas](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/../_shared/assets/CESDK-UI.png)
+
+Customize the editor interface by modifying the dock, inspector bar, navigation bar, and canvas menu. CE.SDK provides Order APIs to control which components appear and in what sequence.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/ui/navigationBar.ts"
+// Get current navigation bar components
+const navOrder = cesdk.ui.getNavigationBarOrder();
+
+// Add a custom button to the navigation bar
+cesdk.ui.insertNavigationBarOrderComponent(
+  'ly.img.spacer',
+  { id: 'my-custom-action' },
+  'after'
+);
+
+// Rearrange dock items
+cesdk.ui.setDockOrder([
+  'ly.img.assetLibrary.dock',
+  'ly.img.separator',
+  'my-custom-dock-item'
+]);
+```
+
+See [Dock](./user-interface/customization/dock.md), [Inspector Bar](./user-interface/customization/inspector-bar.md), [Navigation Bar](./user-interface/customization/navigation-bar.md), [Canvas Menu](./user-interface/customization/canvas-menu.md), and [Canvas](./user-interface/customization/canvas.md) for detailed layout customization options.
+
+### Custom Components
+
+Build custom UI components using the builder system and integrate them in the editor. Custom components receive reactive state updates and can interact with the engine API.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/ui/components.ts"
+// Register a custom component
+cesdk.ui.registerComponent('my-custom-button', ({ builder, engine }) => {
+  const selectedBlocks = engine.block.findAllSelected();
+
+  builder.Button('apply-effect', {
+    label: 'Apply Effect',
+    isDisabled: selectedBlocks.length === 0,
+    onClick: () => {
+      // Apply custom logic to selected blocks
+    }
+  });
+});
+
+// Add the component to the navigation bar
+cesdk.ui.insertNavigationBarOrderComponent(
+  'ly.img.spacer',
+  'my-custom-button',
+  'after'
+);
+```
+
+Custom components automatically re-render when the engine state they depend on changes—no manual subscription management required.
+
+See [Register New Component](./user-interface/ui-extensions/register-new-component.md) for the complete builder API and component patterns.
+
+### Settings & Features
+
+Fine-tune editor behavior through settings and features.
+
+**Settings** configure core engine behavior—rendering, input handling, and history management:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/settings.ts"
+cesdk.engine.editor.setSettingBool('page/dimOutOfPageAreas', true);
+cesdk.engine.editor.setSettingBool('mouse/enableZoomControl', true);
+cesdk.engine.editor.setSettingBool('features/undoHistory', true);
+```
+
+**Features** toggle which editing tools and panels appear in the UI:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/features.ts"
+// Toggle editor features
+cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.crop', true);
+cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.filter', true);
+cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.adjustment', true);
+```
+
+See [Settings](./settings.md) and [Features](./user-interface/customization/disable-or-enable.md) for the complete reference.
+
+### Explore Plugins
+
+CE.SDK has a rich plugin ecosystem that extends the editor with powerful capabilities. Plugins can add new features, integrate third-party services, or customize editor behavior.
+
+#### Background Removal
+
+Add AI-powered background removal that runs entirely client-side. The background removal plugin processes images directly in the browser without sending data to external servers.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/plugin.ts"
+import BackgroundRemovalPlugin from '@imgly/plugin-background-removal';
+
+// Add background removal capability
+await cesdk.addPlugin(BackgroundRemovalPlugin());
+```
+
+See [Background Removal](./edit-image/remove-bg.md) for setup instructions and configuration options.
+
+#### Print Ready PDF
+
+Export print-ready PDF/X-3 files with CMYK color profiles for professional printing workflows.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/plugin.ts"
+import PrintReadyPDFPlugin from '@imgly/plugin-print-ready-pdf';
+
+// Add print-ready PDF export capability
+await cesdk.addPlugin(PrintReadyPDFPlugin());
+```
+
+See [Print Ready PDF](./plugins/print-ready-pdf.md) for setup instructions and configuration options.
+
+#### AI Integration
+
+Extend the editor with generative AI capabilities for text-to-image generation, image enhancement, and intelligent editing features. CE.SDK integrates with various AI providers.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/plugin.ts"
+import AIPlugin from '@imgly/plugin-ai-generation';
+
+// Configure AI generation
+await cesdk.addPlugin(
+  AIPlugin({
+    provider: 'your-ai-provider',
+    apiKey: 'your-api-key'
+  })
+);
+```
+
+See [AI Integration](./user-interface/ai-integration.md) for provider setup and supported AI features.
+
+---
+
+## Key Capabilities
+
+The Airtable Image Editor includes custom Airtable image integration plus full design editing capabilities.
+
+<CapabilityGrid
+features={[
+{
+title: 'Airtable Integration',
+description:
+'Browse and search images stored in your Airtable database. Add images to your designs with one click.',
+imageId: 'asset-libraries',
+},
+{
+title: 'Professional Filters',
+description:
+'Apply color grading with LUT filters, duotone effects, and customizable image adjustments.',
+imageId: 'filters',
+},
+{
+title: 'Text & Typography',
+description:
+'Add styled text with comprehensive typography controls, fonts, and visual effects.',
+imageId: 'text-editing',
+},
+{
+title: 'Design Templates',
+description:
+'Start from pre-built templates or create designs from scratch with a full-featured canvas.',
+imageId: 'templating',
+},
+{
+title: 'Privacy-First',
+description:
+'All processing happens locally in the browser. Images are fetched directly from Airtable.',
+imageId: 'client-side',
+},
+{
+title: 'Export Options',
+description:
+'Export to multiple formats including PNG, JPEG, and PDF with quality and size controls.',
+imageId: 'transform',
+},
+]}
+/>
+
+<br />
+
+> **Free Trial:** [Sign up for a free trial](https://img.ly/forms/free-trial) to get a license key and remove the watermark.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### "Please provide your Airtable API key" alert
+
+- **Set your API key**: Add `VITE_AIRTABLE_API_KEY` to your `.env` file or pass it to `initAirtableImageEditor()`
+- **Get your key**: Get your API key from your [Airtable account settings](https://support.airtable.com/docs/creating-and-using-api-keys-and-access-tokens)
+
+### Editor doesn't load
+
+- **Check the container element exists**: Ensure your container element is in the DOM before calling `create()`
+- **Verify the baseURL**: Assets must be accessible from the CDN or your self-hosted location
+- **Check console errors**: Look for CORS or network errors in browser developer tools
+
+### Assets don't appear
+
+- **Check network requests**: Open DevTools Network tab and look for failed requests to `cdn.img.ly`
+- **Self-host assets for production**: See [Serve Assets](./serve-assets.md) to host assets on your infrastructure
+
+### Airtable images don't load
+
+- **Verify your API key**: Make sure your Airtable API key is valid
+- **Check database permissions**: Ensure your API key has access to the database
+- **Check network requests**: Look for 401 or 403 errors in the Network tab
+
+### Watermark appears in production
+
+- **Add your license key**: Set the `license` property in your configuration
+- **Sign up for a trial**: Get a free trial license at [img.ly/forms/free-trial](https://img.ly/forms/free-trial)
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- [Asset Source Plugins](./plugins/asset-sources.md) – Build your own asset integrations
+- [Configuration](./configuration.md) – Complete list of initialization options
+- [Serve Assets](./serve-assets.md) – Self-host engine assets for production
+- [Actions](./actions.md) – Build custom export and save workflows
+- [Theming](./user-interface/appearance/theming.md) – Customize colors and appearance
+- [Localization](./user-interface/localization.md) – Add translations and language support
+
+---
+
+## More Resources
+
+- **[Vanilla JS/TS Documentation Index](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/js.md)** - Browse all Vanilla JS/TS documentation
+- **[Complete Documentation](./llms-full.txt.md)** - Full documentation in one file (for LLMs)
+- **[Web Documentation](./js.md)** - Interactive documentation with examples
+- **[Support](mailto:support@img.ly)** - Contact IMG.LY support