by .nook·Workflow
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Shortcut Studio stands out in the aescripts library for gathering three asset types — expressions, scripts and presets — into a single library inside After Effects.
Shortcut Studio is a library tool for After Effects that brings expressions, scripts and presets together in a single place. Rather than tracking these items across separate files and folders, it holds them in one library within After Effects, keeping your reusable assets in a single spot as you work.
The plugin runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, covering several recent releases of the host application. Version 1.0.0 marks the initial release, published on April 14, 2026, so there is no prior version history to review yet. A demo video is available for anyone who wants to see the tool before installing it.
Developed by .nook and listed in the aescripts library, Shortcut Studio focuses on collecting your reusable After Effects assets so expressions, scripts and presets are available from one central library.
Shortcut Studio is best for after Effects users who want their expressions, scripts and presets gathered in one library.
Shortcut Studio is completely free to download and use.
Shortcut Studio is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, covering five recent releases of the host application. If you are running any of these versions, the plugin is listed as compatible. Users on older releases outside this range should check the developer's page for details before installing, since only the listed versions are noted as supported here.
Shortcut Studio is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and any conditions attached to its use, check the developer's page on aescripts, which carries the most up-to-date information. Pricing and license details can change over time, so the developer's listing is the best place to confirm exactly what is offered before you download and install the plugin.
Shortcut Studio version 1.0.0 is the initial release, published on April 14, 2026. As the first release, it establishes the plugin's core purpose: keeping your After Effects expressions, scripts and presets together in one library. Since this is the first version, there is no earlier changelog to compare against. Check the developer's page for any updates released after this initial version.
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