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Simplytab

by Nabat·Workflow

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Why we like it

SimplyTab earns its place in the superhive library for focusing on one thing: keeping the N-panel sidebar organized. The MIT license and stated compatibility across Blender 4.0 through 5.0 make it easy to fit into an existing setup.

What is Simplytab?

SimplyTab is a Blender add-on from Nabat that manages the tabs in the N-panel sidebar. It lets you create custom groups, pin the tabs you rely on, hide the ones you don't need, and reorder everything with a single click. Visible tabs stay in sync with the sidebar layout automatically.

Layout settings can be imported and exported across projects, so a tab arrangement can move between files. The 1.2.0 release fixed a glitch that occurred during export and import, added easier move functionality, and improved the visuals. It also notes support for earlier versions of Blender 4.1 and 4.2.

SimplyTab lists compatibility with Blender 4.0 through 5.0 and is listed for use with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. It is released under the MIT license and ships with documentation, and a demo video is available on the developer's listing.

Who is Simplytab best for?

Simplytab is best for blender users who want to group, pin, hide, and reorder the tabs in their N-panel sidebar.

How much does Simplytab cost?

Simplytab is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Create and organize custom tab groups
  • Pin essential tabs
  • Hide and reorder N-panel tabs with a single click
  • Auto-syncs tab order with the N-panel
  • Import and export layout settings across projects
  • Documentation included

Tags

#n-panel#sidebar tabs#tab management#ui#workflow#productivity#ux

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does SimplyTab support?

SimplyTab lists support for Blender versions 4.0 through 5.0. The 1.2.0 update also notes that it works on earlier versions of Blender 4.1 and 4.2, alongside a fix for a glitch that occurred during export and import, easier move functionality, and improved visuals. The add-on is listed for use with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. If you run a version outside this range, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before installing.

Can I move my SimplyTab layout between projects?

SimplyTab includes import and export for your layout settings across projects, so an arrangement can move between files. The 1.2.0 update fixed a glitch that occurred during export and import. The add-on also covers grouping, pinning, hiding, and reordering tabs, and the tab order stays in sync with the N-panel automatically. For details on the workflow, SimplyTab ships with documentation, and a demo video is also available on the developer's listing.

What license is SimplyTab released under?

SimplyTab is released under the MIT license, one of the more permissive open-source licenses. It is developed by Nabat and distributed through the superhive marketplace. The add-on focuses on N-panel sidebar management in Blender: creating custom groups, pinning tabs, hiding the ones you don't need, and reordering the rest. If you need the exact terms or want to confirm how the license applies to your use, review the developer's page for the current details.

Is SimplyTab free to use?

SimplyTab is listed as free here in the catalog. For current licensing and any purchase terms, check the developer's page, since offers can change over time. The add-on itself is released under the MIT license and covers grouping, pinning, hiding, and reordering N-panel tabs, along with import and export of layouts across projects. A demo video is available on the developer's listing.

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