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Quick Reload

by ZlabyaCodes·Workflow

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Why we like it

Quick Reload earns its place for turning addon reloads into a one-click sidebar action, cutting the close-and-reopen cycle when you install, update, or tweak an addon.

What is Quick Reload?

Quick Reload from ZlabyaCodes reloads Blender addons without a restart. Open the panel and click to reload a specific addon, or reload all addons at once with one click or F8. No more closing and reopening Blender when you install, update, or tweak an addon.

Addon Sets let you group addons into named sets and enable, disable, or reload the whole group in one click. Add any addon to a set with a single click, and sets persist across restarts. It's handy for switching between different workflows such as modelling tools, rigging tools, or dev tools.

The interface is a clean, simple sidebar, and the addon is lightweight with zero performance impact. It works with both classic addons and Blender Extensions.

Who is Quick Reload best for?

Quick Reload is best for artists who switch between different toolsets, developers who constantly tweak and reload addons, and anyone who wants to refresh something without losing the current scene.

How much does Quick Reload cost?

Quick Reload is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Instant reloading of any single addon
  • Reload all addons at once with one click or F8
  • Addon Sets for bulk enable, disable, or reload of a custom group of addons
  • Add any addon to a set with a single click; sets persist across restarts
  • Clean and simple sidebar interface
  • Lightweight with zero performance impact
  • Works with classic addons and Blender Extensions

Tags

#addon reloader#no restart#addon manager#Blender addon#workflow#productivity#Blender Extensions

Frequently asked questions

What Blender version does Quick Reload support?

Quick Reload is listed for Blender version 5.1. It's a lightweight addon that reloads and manages addons from a sidebar panel, and it works with both classic addons and Blender Extensions. That means you can reload a single addon or all of them at once without closing and reopening Blender. For the most current compatibility details and any additional supported versions, check the developer's page before installing.

Does Quick Reload work with Blender Extensions?

Quick Reload works with both classic addons and Blender Extensions, so you can reload either type from the same sidebar panel. Click to reload a specific addon, or reload all addons at once with one click or the F8 shortcut. You can also group addons into named sets and enable, disable, or reload the whole group in one click. Sets persist across restarts, which helps when you regularly switch between toolsets. For further details, see the developer's page.

How do I reload all addons at once in Quick Reload?

Quick Reload lets you reload every addon at once with a single click, or by pressing F8. You can also reload just one specific addon from the clean, simple sidebar interface, which avoids closing and reopening Blender when you install, update, or tweak an addon. The addon is lightweight with zero performance impact. If you manage many addons, you can organise them into named sets and reload a whole group together in one click.

What are Addon Sets in Quick Reload?

Quick Reload's Addon Sets let you group addons into named sets, then enable, disable, or reload the entire group in one click. You add any addon to a set with a single click, and those sets persist across restarts. This is handy for switching between different workflows, such as modelling tools, rigging tools, or dev tools, without touching addons one by one. Everything is managed from the clean sidebar interface, and the addon stays lightweight with zero performance impact.

Is Quick Reload free?

Quick Reload is listed as free in this catalog and carries a GPL license. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before you download. The addon reloads and manages Blender addons from a sidebar panel, works with classic addons and Blender Extensions, and supports Addon Sets for grouping and bulk reloading. It's lightweight with zero performance impact, so it won't weigh down your setup while it runs.

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