by rfarencibia·Modeling
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Machete Toolkit stands out in the Superhive library by bundling geometry, placement, and selection tools into a single add-on with multiple access points.
Machete Toolkit collects a range of mesh editing utilities for Blender under one add-on. Its geometry tools include Edge Flow Correction, which adjusts selected edges to flow with surrounding geometry; Circularize, which transforms selected vertices into circles while preserving 3D orientation; an Edge to Curve Converter with real-time bevel control; and Straighten Edge Loops with a J-method and an axis-based mode.
For placement, the toolkit offers an AutoFit Lattice aligned to a selection's longest dimensions, a Grab & Place tool with automatic ground offset and face snapping, Face Align for matching face orientations between objects, and Align Pivot for cursor positioning based on selected geometry. Selection Saver stores and recalls up to 20 configurable selections across edit and object modes, with Quick Slots for one-click save and restore and cross-mode support for vertex, edge, face, and object selections.
Additional workflow features include selective modifier copy and paste through a dialog, an X-Ray toggle, and a customizable pie menu bound to Shift+E by default. Tools are also reachable through N-panel sidebar panels and the F3 search. A demo video is available.
Machete Toolkit is best for blender artists working on hard surface and organic modeling, asset placement, complex selections, and retopology.
Machete Toolkit is completely free to download and use.
Machete Toolkit lists compatibility with Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0, giving it a wide range across recent releases. It is noted as working with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. If you are on a version inside that range, the add-on should install and run; for anything outside it, check the developer's page for current details before downloading.
Machete Toolkit offers several access methods. A customizable pie menu, bound to Shift+E by default, opens the full set of tools. The functions are also organized into sidebar panels in the 3D Viewport's N-panel, and the Grab & Place tool is available as a workspace tool. Every function can additionally be reached through Blender's F3 operator search, so you can pick the workflow that fits your habits.
Machete Toolkit is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for current license options it is best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on how it is offered, refer to the official listing before you download.
Machete Toolkit's Selection Saver can store and recall up to 20 different selections, and this number is configurable. It works across both edit and object modes, and its cross-mode support handles vertex, edge, face, and object selections. Quick Slots provide one-click save and restore, with visual indicators showing which slots are filled, so you can manage selection patterns across a modeling session.
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