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Script-Shelf

by Mattias Lind·Workflow

Images © Mattias Lind. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Stands out in the superhive library for bringing a Maya-style script shelf to Blender, with scripts kept in categorized shelves above the 3D view.

What is Script-Shelf?

Script-Shelf places a shelf above the Blender 3D view where you keep a collection of your Python scripts, organised into categories. From Blender's text editor, an "Add to Shelf" button lets you push a script onto the shelf with a single press. The idea is to keep your scripts accessible instead of copy-pasting code or building an addon for every one.

You choose which directory Script-Shelf uses in Blender's settings. Scripts you add or remove in that directory manually will also show up in the shelf alongside the ones you add from the editor.

Script-Shelf is built for Blender versions 4.2 through 4.5 and is released under the GPL license. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available. The shelf brings a Maya-style script collection into Blender's interface.

Who is Script-Shelf best for?

Script-Shelf is best for blender users who keep a collection of reusable Python scripts and want them accessible from a shelf rather than building an addon for each one.

How much does Script-Shelf cost?

Script-Shelf is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Shelf above the 3D view holding Python scripts organised into categories
  • "Add to Shelf" button in the Blender text editor
  • Configurable script directory set through Blender's settings
  • Scripts added or removed manually in that directory appear in the shelf
  • Documentation included

Tags

#Blender#Python scripts#script management#workflow#text editor#Maya-style shelf#panel

Frequently asked questions

Does Script-Shelf work with Blender 4.5?

Script-Shelf supports Blender versions 4.2 through 4.5, so a 4.5 release falls within its range. The shelf sits above the 3D view and holds your Python scripts organised into categories, while an "Add to Shelf" button appears in the text editor for adding scripts. For Blender releases outside the 4.2 to 4.5 range, check the developer's page to confirm whether support has changed before installing, since compatibility can shift with newer versions.

How do you add a script to Script-Shelf?

Script-Shelf gives you an "Add to Shelf" button in Blender's text editor, so you press it to place a script onto the shelf. You can also point Script-Shelf at a directory of your choosing through Blender's settings, and any scripts you add or remove in that directory manually will appear in the shelf. The scripts are kept in categorized shelves above the 3D view, and documentation is included if you want more detail on the workflow.

Is Script-Shelf free to download?

Script-Shelf is listed as free here in the catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before downloading. The plugin is released under the GPL license and targets Blender versions 4.2 through 4.5. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available. That should give you a clear picture of the plugin's scope before you commit to installing it in your Blender setup.

What license is Script-Shelf released under?

Script-Shelf is released under the GPL license. It's compatible with Blender versions 4.2 through 4.5 and is listed as free here in the catalog, though you should confirm current licensing on the developer's page. Alongside the license, the plugin ships with documentation and a demo video is available. Its core function is the shelf above the 3D view where your Python scripts sit in categories, added through the text editor's "Add to Shelf" button.

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