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Quick Tool Assistant

by Ahui Studio·Workflow

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Why we like it

Quick Tool Assistant earns a place in the superhive library for building on Blender's own Quick Favorites instead of replacing native tools, with context-aware panels that keep node and modeling tools from mixing.

What is Quick Tool Assistant?

Quick Tool Assistant is a Blender add-on from Ahui Studio that keeps the software's native Quick Favorites visible in a clean sidebar panel. Rather than replacing Blender's own tools, it makes them easier to reach: you add or remove favorites through Blender's own Quick Favorites system, and the panel keeps them close to your workspace as you work.

Its context-aware display is the core idea. Object Mode, Edit Mode, Geometry Nodes, Shader Nodes, and the Compositor can each show the favorite tools relevant to that workspace, so modeling tools stay separate from node tools. The add-on works in 3D View, Geometry Nodes, Shader Nodes, and the Compositor, letting you build a personal tool area around the way you actually work.

It also includes a shortcut finder for common Blender commands. When you forget a shortcut, you search the command name and see the key you need, something the developer notes is useful for beginners, tutorial learners, and anyone who wants to work without constantly checking menus or external references.

Who is Quick Tool Assistant best for?

Quick Tool Assistant is best for blender users who want their most-used tools visible in the sidebar and a quick way to look up common command shortcuts.

How much does Quick Tool Assistant cost?

Quick Tool Assistant is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Keeps Blender's native Quick Favorites visible in a clean sidebar panel
  • Add or remove favorite tools at any time through Blender's own Quick Favorites system
  • Context-aware display shows different favorite tools in Object Mode, Edit Mode, Geometry Nodes, Shader Nodes, and the Compositor
  • Works in 3D View, Geometry Nodes, Shader Nodes, and the Compositor
  • Built-in shortcut finder to search common Blender commands by name and see the key

Tags

#Blender#add-on#workflow#quick favorites#sidebar#shortcut finder#node editor#productivity

Frequently asked questions

Does Quick Tool Assistant work with Blender 5.0?

Quick Tool Assistant lists support for Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0, so it covers a wide span of recent and current releases, including 5.0. If you run a build inside that range, the add-on is designed to work with it. For anything outside that window or for the latest details on version support, check the developer's page before installing. Keeping Blender itself up to date within the stated range is the safest way to match the add-on's supported versions.

Which Blender editors does Quick Tool Assistant support?

Quick Tool Assistant works across 3D View, Geometry Nodes, Shader Nodes, and the Compositor. Its context-aware display means Object Mode, Edit Mode, Geometry Nodes, Shader Nodes, and the Compositor can each show the favorite tools relevant to that workspace. This keeps modeling tools separate from node tools, so unrelated commands do not mix between your object and node workflows. You see the tools that matter in the place where they are useful, without switching menus for each editor.

How does the shortcut finder in Quick Tool Assistant work?

Quick Tool Assistant includes a shortcut finder for common Blender commands. When you forget a shortcut, you search the command name and quickly see the key you need. The developer notes this is especially helpful for beginners, tutorial learners, and Blender users who want to work faster without constantly checking menus, videos, or external references. It makes a practical companion to the visible favorites panel when a command's key slips your mind mid-task.

Is Quick Tool Assistant free?

Quick Tool Assistant is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and availability can change over time, so for the current terms it is best to check Ahui Studio's developer page before downloading. Getting it directly through the developer also helps ensure you receive the latest version and any documentation that ships with it. If cost is a factor in your decision, the developer's page is the authoritative source for what applies right now.

What license does Quick Tool Assistant use?

Quick Tool Assistant is published under the GPL license. This is the same open licensing used across much of the Blender add-on ecosystem, and it governs how the add-on can be used, modified, and shared. If your work involves redistribution or you need to understand your rights in detail, review the full GPL terms and the developer's page. For most people installing it for personal or studio use in Blender, the GPL license covers standard everyday use.

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