by polygoniq·Workflow
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Open Linked earns its place in the blender_extensions library for doing one thing cleanly: adding an Outliner right-click action that opens linked blends. It's a lightweight, single-purpose add-on rather than a broad toolset, which suits anyone who regularly works with linked libraries.
Open Linked is a Blender add-on from polygoniq built around a single job: opening linked blends directly from the Outliner. When a scene contains linked libraries, a right-click menu in the Outliner lets you open the selected ones without leaving that window.
Installation works two ways. Through the Blender Extensions platform the add-on targets Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, while a ZIP install supports Blender 3.3 LTS and higher. Windows, macOS 10 and Linux are all supported. On Blender 4.2 and newer, updates come through the Extensions panel by searching for Open Linked and clicking Update. The add-on requests filesystem access, listed as a Files permission, since it expects to reach the filesystem.
Written entirely in Python and released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, Open Linked is a compact, open-source utility. The full project, along with releases and issue tracking, lives on polygoniq's GitHub repository, where you can also review or modify the code.
Open Linked is best for blender users who work with linked libraries and want to open linked blends straight from the Outliner.
Open Linked is completely free to download and use.
Open Linked lists compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer when installed through the Blender Extensions platform. If you install it from a ZIP instead, the add-on supports Blender 3.3 LTS or higher. Windows, macOS 10 and Linux are all covered in both cases. On Blender 4.2 and newer you can keep it current through the Extensions panel, where searching for Open Linked reveals an Update button. For exact version details, check the developer's page on GitHub.
Open Linked can be installed two ways. Through the Blender Extensions platform, you open the add-on page, click Get Add-on and drag and drop it into Blender. Alternatively, download the ZIP from the developer's releases and install it from disk. On Blender 4.2 and newer, open Edit then Preferences, choose Extensions and select Install from Disk. On Blender 4.1 and older, use the Add-ons section and the Install button. After installation, tick the checkbox next to the Open Linked add-on to enable it.
Open Linked supports Windows, macOS 10 and Linux. The same platform coverage applies whether you install through the Blender Extensions platform or from a downloaded ZIP file. The add-on also requests filesystem access, listed as a Files permission, since it expects to reach the filesystem. It is a small utility written entirely in Python and distributed under an open-source license, so you can review or modify it through the developer's GitHub repository if needed.
Open Linked is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, which makes it open-source. The full project, including its source code and license text, is available on the developer's GitHub page, along with releases and issue tracking. It is a small add-on built entirely in Python by polygoniq. For the current version and any licensing updates, refer to the developer's page rather than relying on a cached listing.
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