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Development Kit Tool

by 小萌新·Workflow

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Why we like it

Development Kit Tool sits in the superhive library as a developer-focused utility, pulling script loading, Blender restarts, and a handful of custom shortcuts into a single add-on. It earns its place for developers who spend time reloading scripts and restarting Blender during add-on work.

What is Development Kit Tool?

Development Kit Tool is a Blender add-on aimed at script and add-on development, built by 小萌新. It bundles automatic script loading, a Blender restart tool, and a set of keyboard shortcuts for common tasks.

The add-on rewrites the drawing method of the add-on section and displays it in the add-on's expansion, letting you open a script or its folder directly with the default program. Its reload script and restart tool offers several modifier-key options: a Left click opens a new Blender, alt+Left prompts to save before restarting, ctrl+Left restarts without a save prompt, shift+Left opens two Blender instances, and ctrl+alt+shift+Left loop-opens Blender, which the developer describes as dedicated for explosion.

Additional development shortcuts cover toggling full screen (alt+Space), showing the console (ctrl+alt+MiddleMouse), switching the user translate interface (ctrl+alt+RightMouse), and saving the home file (ctrl+alt+AccentGrave). It's compatible with Blender 3.0 through 4.0, released under the MIT license, with source on GitHub.

Who is Development Kit Tool best for?

Development Kit Tool is best for blender add-on and script developers who reload scripts and restart Blender frequently.

How much does Development Kit Tool cost?

Development Kit Tool is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Open an add-on's script or folder directly from the add-on's expanded panel using the default program
  • Reload script and restart-Blender tool with modifier-key options for opening a new Blender, restarting with or without a save prompt, opening two Blender instances, or loop-opening Blender
  • Toggle full screen with alt+Space
  • Show the console with ctrl+alt+MiddleMouse
  • Switch the user translate interface with ctrl+alt+RightMouse
  • Save the home file with ctrl+alt+AccentGrave
  • Released under the MIT license with source available on GitHub

Tags

#Blender#development#script#add-on#workflow#shortcuts#MIT

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Development Kit Tool support?

Development Kit Tool lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1 and 3.0. It's an add-on marked as Blender extension compatible. If you're running one of those versions, the add-on should install as expected. For any Blender release outside that range, check the developer's page or the GitHub repository, since versions beyond those listed aren't specified.

Is Development Kit Tool free to download?

Development Kit Tool is listed as free in this catalog. The developer notes it can also be purchased as a way to support the work, and the project is available on GitHub. For current licensing or pricing details, check the developer's page directly. Within this catalog it's treated as a free download, so you can add it without charge, and any optional support arrangement is handled on the developer's store.

What license is Development Kit Tool released under?

Development Kit Tool is released under the MIT license. MIT is a permissive open-source license, and the add-on's source is available on GitHub. If you plan to modify, reuse, or redistribute the code, review the MIT terms on the developer's GitHub repository to confirm what's permitted. The license applies to the add-on as published, so consult the repository for the exact license text and any accompanying notes.

What do the restart shortcuts in Development Kit Tool do?

Development Kit Tool includes a reload script and restart tool with several modifier-key options. A plain Left click opens a new Blender, alt+Left prompts to save the file before restarting, and ctrl+Left restarts without prompting to save. shift+Left opens two Blender instances, while ctrl+alt+shift+Left loop-opens Blender, which the developer notes is dedicated for explosion. These options let you restart or launch Blender in different ways from within the add-on.

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