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Blender Git

by John Deligiannis·Workflow

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Why we like it

Blender Git stands out in the superhive library because it keeps Git version control inside the 3D Viewport, and its scene snapshots translate opaque binary .blend changes into readable summaries.

What is Blender Git?

Blender Git puts Git-based version control inside Blender through a dedicated Git tab in the 3D Viewport sidebar. From there you can commit work, manage branches, view history, resolve merge conflicts, and connect to remote repositories, with no terminal required for everyday tasks. It works with GitHub, GitLab, or any Git remote.

Because .blend files are binary, standard Git cannot report what changed inside them. Blender Git captures a snapshot of the scene each time you stage a .blend file, producing a plain-English change list such as "Object 'Cube' moved" or "Material 'Base' shader nodes changed". Snapshots are stored as small JSON files and provide friendly summaries rather than a complete low-level record. Staging, unstaging, discarding, and conflict resolution all work at the file level.

The addon tracks the whole project folder, including .blend files, textures, references, and other assets, and uses Git LFS to store large files in a dedicated object store. Solo artists get a save-point system with meaningful descriptions to roll back to earlier states, while small teams can collaborate on a shared project through a Git host.

Who is Blender Git best for?

Blender Git is best for solo artists wanting a save-point system with rollback, and small teams collaborating on a shared Blender project through GitHub, GitLab, or another Git host.

How much does Blender Git cost?

Blender Git is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Dedicated Git tab in the 3D Viewport sidebar for committing, branching, merging, viewing history, and resolving merge conflicts
  • Scene snapshots that turn binary .blend changes into plain-English descriptions, stored as JSON
  • Git LFS integration configured automatically, storing .blend files in a dedicated object store
  • Connects to GitHub, GitLab, or any Git remote from inside Blender
  • Tracks the entire project folder, including .blend files, textures, references, and other assets
  • Repository initialization that creates the repo, prepares .gitignore and .gitattributes, and makes the first commit
  • File-level staging, unstaging, discarding, and conflict resolution

Tags

#version control#git#blender addon#git lfs#collaboration#scene snapshots#workflow#backup

Frequently asked questions

Does Blender Git work with Blender 5.x?

Blender Git is listed as ready for Blender 5.x. It adds a dedicated Git tab to the 3D Viewport sidebar, where you commit work, manage branches, view history, and resolve merge conflicts, with no terminal required for everyday tasks. Because it operates inside Blender, you connect to remote repositories on GitHub, GitLab, or any Git host directly from the panel. Documentation is available for reference. For current version details and any updates, check the developer's page before installing it into your setup.

How do I start a new project with Blender Git?

Blender Git sets up a project in a few steps. First save your .blend file to the folder where you want the project to live, then open the Git panel, which prompts that no Git repository was found. Clicking Initialize Repository has the addon create a Git repository, configure Git LFS, prepare the .gitignore and .gitattributes files, and make the first commit. To join an existing project instead, open Blender before any file, click Clone it here, enter the repository URL, choose a destination folder, then open your .blend from that folder via File > Open.

How does Blender Git track changes inside binary .blend files?

Blender Git addresses the fact that standard Git cannot report what changed inside a binary .blend file. Each time you stage a .blend, the addon captures a snapshot of the scene as a small JSON file under .blender_git/snapshots/, then produces a plain-English change list such as "Object 'Cube' moved" or "Material 'Base' shader nodes changed". Snapshots record objects, transforms, visibility, materials, animation, and scene settings among other details. They provide friendly summaries rather than a complete low-level record of every internal .blend detail, and staging works at the file level.

Can Blender Git connect to GitHub and GitLab?

Blender Git connects to GitHub, GitLab, or any Git remote, and it is described as both solo and team friendly. Small teams can collaborate on a shared project through those hosts without leaving Blender, while solo artists can use it as a save-point system to roll a project back to an earlier state. It tracks the whole project folder, including .blend files, textures, references, and other assets, and uses Git LFS to store large .blend files in a dedicated object store that stays invisible during normal staging and commits.

Is Blender Git free?

Blender Git is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before relying on it for a project. The addon brings Git-based version control into Blender, with a Git tab in the 3D Viewport sidebar for committing, branching, merging, and resolving conflicts at the file level. Documentation is available, along with videos covering how to initialize a new repository and how to clone an existing project.

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