by Lauloque·Workflow
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Autokey Highlight earns its place in the Blender extensions library by tackling one small but persistent annoyance: forgetting that Autokey is switched on. The 1.0.7 update addressed bugs where the border failed to trigger.
Autokey Highlight is a Blender add-on from Lauloque that surfaces the Autokey state directly in the viewport. When automatic keyframing is enabled, it displays a red border around the viewport so you notice that Autokey is active.
The border reflects the current Autokey state, and you can adjust its color and width from the add-on's preferences. Version 1.0.7 introduced bug fixes so the border triggers as the Autokey button is hit and when a file is open. The extension requires no special permissions to run.
Autokey Highlight is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. The source and issue tracker are hosted on the developer's GitHub page, and the add-on has been downloaded more than ten thousand times through the Blender extensions library.
Autokey Highlight is best for blender users who animate with Autokey enabled and want a visible reminder that automatic keyframing is on.
Autokey Highlight is completely free to download and use.
Autokey Highlight is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so anyone on the current LTS release or a later build can run it. The add-on carries version 1.0.7 and requires no special permissions to install. If you are on a Blender release earlier than 4.2, that falls outside the stated compatibility range, so check the developer's GitHub page for details before installing to confirm it will run in your setup.
Autokey Highlight can be added by dragging and dropping the extension directly into Blender, or by downloading the file and using Blender's Install from Disk option in the Extensions preferences. Once installed, the add-on adds a viewport border tied to the Autokey state, and you can adjust its color and width from the add-on's preferences. It requires no special permissions, so the setup stays straightforward.
Autokey Highlight lets you set both the border color and its width from the add-on's preferences, so the highlight can be adjusted to your liking. By default it shows a red border in the viewport when Autokey is enabled. The 1.0.7 update also fixed bugs so the border triggers as the Autokey button is hit and when a file is open, making the indicator more reliable.
Autokey Highlight is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license. It is listed here as free, and you can review the source, report issues, or check the current licensing terms on the developer's GitHub page. The extension requires no special permissions, and the repository is maintained by its developer, Lauloque, who also publishes the version history there for reference.
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