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We are pleased to announce the availability of a Windows installer for JGimp, an architecture that allows developers to create Java- and Jython-based plug-ins and extensions to the GIMP. The installation includes everything you need to run JGimp: the GIMP, Sun's Java Runtime Environment, JGimp, Jython, and javadocs. The full Windows package is available at http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~mterry/jgimp . Source for the Linux version is available at http://jgimp.sourceforge.net/download.php .

This version of JGimp fixes a number of bugs so we can create a complete standalone installer of the GIMP, JGimp, a Java Runtime Environment (JRE), and Jython. The full installer will be available soon!

Version 0.8.2 of JGimp has been released, offering improved support for writing Jython scripts.

JGimp offers developers the ability to create Java- and Jython-based plug-ins and extensions for the Linux and Windows versions of the GIMP. Plug-ins extend the functionality of the GIMP (typically by adding filters), while extensions allow Java developers to use the GIMP as an image manipulation back-end.... read more

JGimp is a Java-based extension to the GIMP that allows developers to write Java- and Jython-based plug-ins and extensions to the GIMP. Plug-ins extend the functionality of the GIMP, while extensions allow Java developers to use the GIMP as an image manipulation back-end.

This version of JGimp provides a significant rewrite to the architecture, making it more object-oriented and Java-friendly compared to earlier releases. An interactive Jython interpreter is also included to allow developers to interactively construct and execute scripts to automate their work.... read more

The latest release of JGimp, 0.7.1 adds support for Film GIMP on Linux. Download this if you are interested in trying out this Java-language binding to Film GIMP. Note that the Windows build on this version is broken; Windows users should use version 0.6 for now. JGimp is an architecture that allows developers to create plug-ins and extensions for the GIMP in the Java programming language.

We have now packaged up version 0.6 of JGimp for download, which includes a functional configure script for UNIX, a port to Windows, and a build environment for MS Windows.