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Addons Manager

by Yatima·Workflow

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Why we like it

Addons Manager earns its place in the SuperHive library for combining addon organization, preset workflows, and developer hot reload in one Blender utility.

What is Addons Manager?

Addons Manager is a Blender tool that gives you control over your installed addons with organization features. You can enable and disable any addon, keep them organized with workflow-based presets, search through them, and reload them without restarting Blender. Installing or uninstalling triggers instant updates.

Visibility filtering lets you hide addons you do not want shown in the list, toggling visibility for each one independently, then switch between Filtered view and All view with one click. Preference preservation saves addon settings automatically when you disable an addon and restores them when you enable it again. Live search finds both enabled and disabled addons instantly. You can create, name, load, rename, and delete presets, with addon states persistent across Blender sessions.

For developers building a Blender addon, hot reload refreshes addon code without restarting Blender, preserves preferences, and handles module dependencies automatically. Addons Manager is compatible with Blender 4.0 through 5.1 and has been extensively tested on 4.2, 4.5, 5.0, and 5.1. Complete documentation covers every feature, and the developer offers direct contact via SuperHive Market or email.

Who is Addons Manager best for?

Addons Manager is best for blender users who manage multiple addons and developers testing addon code changes.

How much does Addons Manager cost?

Addons Manager is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Enable, disable, and hide addons individually, with one-click switching between Filtered view and All view
  • Workflow-based presets you can create, name, load, rename, and delete, persistent across Blender sessions
  • Automatic preservation and restoration of addon preferences when disabling and re-enabling
  • Live search across both enabled and disabled addons
  • Hot reload that refreshes addon code without restarting Blender, preserving preferences and handling module dependencies
  • Reload addons without restarting, with instant updates on install and uninstall
  • Complete documentation covering every feature

Tags

#addon management#workflow#presets#developer tools#productivity#Blender#utilities#organization

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Addons Manager support?

Addons Manager is fully compatible with Blender 4.0 through 5.1. The developer states it has been extensively tested on versions 4.2, 4.5, 5.0, and 5.1. If you run one of those releases you are on a tested configuration, while other versions in the 4.0 to 5.1 range fall within the supported compatibility window. Check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before installing.

Does Addons Manager keep my addon settings when I disable an addon?

Addons Manager includes preference preservation, which automatically saves all addon preferences when you disable an addon and restores them when you enable it back. This means you do not lose your addon settings when toggling addons off and on. Preset configurations and addon states are also persistent across Blender sessions, so your saved workflows remain available the next time you open Blender.

How does hot reload in Addons Manager help developers?

Addons Manager offers hot reload for developers building a Blender addon. It lets you test your changes instantly without restarting Blender, refreshing your addon code while preserving preferences. It also handles complex module dependencies automatically. For anyone iterating on addon code, this removes the restart step from the development cycle. The developer provides complete documentation covering this and every other feature.

Is Addons Manager free?

Addons Manager is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under the GPL license, and the developer provides comprehensive support including complete documentation and direct contact via SuperHive Market or a dedicated email address. For current licensing terms and any pricing, check the developer's page directly, since availability and terms can change over time.

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