Addon Creation Helper is a Blender addon designed to simplify and speed up the process of developing other addons. It brings all the repetitive tasks—file creation, zip packaging, and installation—into one convenient panel inside Blender’s Text Editor.

Whether you’re working on your first script or managing a full addon suite, this tool helps you stay organized and efficient without switching between file explorers or external zipping tools.

What You Can Do

1. Manage Addon Files Inside Blender

• Create new .py, .txt, or .md files directly in your addon folder.

• Rename or delete files with one click.

• No more jumping between Blender and your OS file explorer.

2. Automatically Create Zip Packages

• Select which files to include in your addon zip.

• Choose from different zip structures:

  • No root folder (flat)

  • Root folder matching the zip name

  • Root folder matching your project folder

• Ensures your addon is zipped in the correct format for installation.

3. Test Addons Instantly

• Install any zip from your project folder directly into Blender.

• Quickly test updated versions of your addon without manual installation.

• Automatically detects and replaces existing versions if needed.

 Where to Find It

Once installed, open Blender’s Text Editor, press N to open the sidebar, and go to the Addon Dev tab. All features of the Addon Creation Helper are accessible there.

Tips for Best Use

• Name your addon folder and zip consistently for smooth installation.

• Use the “Refresh” icons to update file and zip lists when making changes outside Blender.

• Recommended zip structure: Root Folder (Matches Zip Name) for multi-file addons.

Support & Updates

This addon is licensed under the GPL. You’re free to use it in personal and commercial projects.
Support is available via [email protected] for verified users.
Free updates are provided within the same major version.

Disclaimer

Please back up your work regularly. The developer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Summary

Addon Creation Helper removes the busywork from addon development. It lets you focus on writing great tools, while it takes care of the setup, packaging, and testing—all inside Blender.

If you’re building addons, this tool will quickly become part of your daily workflow.