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DepotKit

by BHiMAX·Workflow

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Why we like it

DepotKit earns its place in the Blender Extensions library for consolidating scattered dependencies into a single portable folder, with missing-file and duplicate checks built into the same pass.

What is DepotKit?

DepotKit harvests and organises the external assets referenced in a .blend file. It scans for images, sounds, fonts, linked libraries, Alembic caches, VDB volumes, movie clips, VSE sequences, compositor nodes, point caches and scripts, then copies them into a tidy Assets/Category/ folder structure next to the .blend file, with each asset type placed in its own subfolder automatically.

Beyond collecting, DepotKit can rewrite file paths to a relative //Assets/Category/file style so a project stays portable. A missing-file list highlights referenced files that can't be found on disk, and duplicate name detection flags files sharing a name that come from different source paths. Category toggles let you choose exactly which asset types to collect, and a skip-existing option avoids re-copying files already present in the destination.

The add-on lives under Properties → Scene → DepotKit. After collecting, it writes a timestamped collect_log.txt into the Assets folder recording what was copied, and an Open-folder button opens the Assets folder in your OS file browser. DepotKit targets artists and TDs handing off projects to a render farm, a client, or a colleague on a different machine.

Who is DepotKit best for?

DepotKit is best for artists and TDs handing off a project to a render farm, a client, or a colleague on a different machine.

How much does DepotKit cost?

DepotKit is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Scans a .blend file for images, sounds, fonts, linked libraries, Alembic caches, VDB volumes, movie clips, VSE sequences, compositor nodes, point caches and scripts
  • Collects found assets into an Assets/Category/ folder structure next to the .blend file
  • Relative re-pathing updates datablocks to //Assets/Category/file after collecting
  • Missing file detection highlights referenced files that can't be found on disk
  • Duplicate name detection flags files with the same name from different source paths
  • Category toggles and a skip-existing option control what gets collected
  • Writes a timestamped collect_log.txt and offers one-click Open-folder access

Tags

#asset management#project archiving#render farm#re-pathing#blender add-on#collaboration#file organisation

Frequently asked questions

Does DepotKit work with Blender 4.2?

DepotKit is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. The add-on lives under Properties → Scene → DepotKit, a change introduced in version 2.0.1, which moved the panel there from the 3D Viewport sidebar. Before scanning or collecting, your .blend file must be saved. If you are upgrading from a previous version, the developer recommends removing the old add-on first and restarting Blender before installing the new one to avoid conflicts.

How do I install DepotKit in Blender?

DepotKit installs from a .zip. You can drag and drop it into Blender, or download the archive and use Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install, select the downloaded .zip, then enable DepotKit in the list. The latest release is available from the project's Releases page. If you are upgrading from an earlier version, remove the old add-on and restart Blender before installing the new one, then find the panel under Properties → Scene.

How does DepotKit handle broken links and duplicate file names?

DepotKit includes missing file detection that highlights any referenced files that can no longer be found on disk, so you can review them before collecting. It also flags duplicate names — cases where two files share a name but come from different source paths, which would otherwise collide during a manual copy. After scanning, you review these results, then click Collect Assets to copy everything into the output folder. A skip-existing option can avoid re-copying files already present.

Is DepotKit free to use?

DepotKit is listed as free here and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. The source is available on the developer's GitHub repository, where you can also review the license terms in full and open issues for bug reports. When reporting a problem, the developer asks that you include your Blender version and a short description of what went wrong. Check the developer's page for current licensing details.

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