Better Addons for Blender

Current Version: 1.2
Author: KerkLord
Blender Compatibility: 3.3.0+

Overview

BetterAddons is the ultimate add-on manager for Blender, allowing you to toggle, search, save, and load addon configurations effortlessly. Instead of manually enabling and disabling add-ons every time, BetterAddons lets you save custom configurations, so you can switch between different workflows with a single click.

Key Features

🔹 Instant Add-On Toggle

• Enable/Disable All Addons with one click.
• Toggle Individual Addons without opening Blender preferences.
• Live Feedback: See which add-ons are currently enabled.

🔹 Save & Load Addon Configurations

• Save your current add-on setup as a named configuration.
• Load saved configurations instantly to match specific workflows.
• Unlimited Configurations: Store multiple setups for different projects.

🔹 Search & Filter Installed Addons

• Fast Search Bar to find installed add-ons by name.
• Alphabetically Ordered List for easy navigation.
• One-Click Toggle directly from the search results.

🔹 Persistent Configuration Management

• Custom Config Save Location: Store configurations as a JSON file in your preferred directory.
• Automatic Backup: Keeps previous configurations intact when saving new ones.

🔹 Integrated N-Panel UI

• Manage everything from the Better Blender sidebar panel.
• No need to open Blender Preferences—all controls are within reach.

How It Works

1. Search & Toggle Addons – Use the search bar to find and toggle add-ons instantly.
2. Save Configurations – Create and store different add-on setups for specific projects.
3. Load Configurations – Instantly switch between saved setups to match your workflow.
4. Enable/Disable All – Activate or deactivate all add-ons with a single button.

Installation

1. Download the .py file from Gumroad.
2. Open Blender and go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons.
3. Click Install, then select the downloaded .py file.
4. Enable the addon by checking the box next to BetterAddons.
5. The BetterAddons panel will appear under 3D Viewport → Sidebar → Better Blender.

Usage Tips

• For Different Workflows: Save separate add-on setups for modeling, sculpting, animation, and rendering.
• For Performance Optimization: Disable heavy add-ons when not in use to keep Blender running smoothly.
• For Quick Addon Management: Use the search function to quickly find and toggle add-ons.

Support

If you have any questions, need help, or want to suggest features, feel free to reach out via Gumroad or Blender community forums.

🔥 Effortlessly manage your Blender add-ons with BetterAddons! 🔥