gimp-plugin

Installation
SKILL.md

Objective: Use this skill to reduce PDB-call-typed errors, image-ref-leak crashes, GEGL-op-misuse bugs, and batch-mode failures by enforcing procedure-registration discipline, image-lifecycle rules, GEGL-pipeline patterns, and batch-run-mode checks.

GIMP Plugin Development

Complete guide for developing GIMP 3.0+ plugins with Python 3.

Overview

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) supports plugins written in Python 3. GIMP 3.0 introduced significant API changes, GEGL-based image processing, and modern Python integration.

Key Features:

  • Python 3 scripting (no longer Python 2)
  • GEGL (Generic Graphics Library) for image operations
  • New procedure registration system
  • GTK 3 dialog support
  • Access to all GIMP internal procedures

GIMP 3.0+ Requirements

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Apr 20, 2026