Hotkey Usage Tracker – Blender Extension

Overview

Hotkey Usage Tracker is a Blender extension designed to help artists and creators analyze their workflow by tracking keyboard shortcuts in real time. It provides detailed statistics, auto-save functionality, and visual progress indicators—all integrated into Blender’s UI.

Features

• Real-Time Hotkey Tracking
  Start and stop tracking with a single click. Every key press is logged for analysis.

• Auto-Save & Session Recovery
  Automatically save stats at custom intervals and reload them when Blender restarts.

• Custom Save Path
  Choose where your stats are stored for easy access and backup.

• Visual Progress Bars
  See your most-used hotkeys with intuitive text-based progress bars in the Sidebar.

• Clean UI Integration
  Accessible from the 3D View Sidebar for quick insights without leaving your workspace.

• Preferences Control
  Configure auto-start, save intervals, and file paths directly in Blender Preferences.

Why Use It?

• Identify your most-used shortcuts and optimize your workflow.
• Perfect for training, tutorials, and productivity analysis.
• Lightweight, fast, and fully compatible with Blender 4.5+.

Installation

1. Download the ZIP file from Superhive Market.
2. In Blender, go to Edit → Preferences → Get Extensions.
3. Click Install from Disk and select the downloaded ZIP.
4. Enable the extension in the Add-ons tab.

Usage

1. Open 3D View → Sidebar → Hotkey Tracker.
2. Click Start to begin tracking.
3. Use Stop and Save to end tracking and write stats to file.
4. Optional:
   • Save Now: Manually save stats anytime.
   • Clear Stats: Reset all recorded data.

Settings

• Save Path: Set a custom directory or file for saving stats.
• Auto-Start on Load: Automatically start tracking when Blender loads a file.
• Auto-Save Interval: Define how often stats are saved (in minutes).

Technical Details

• Extension Type: Add-on (Blender Extension)
• Blender Version: 4.5 or newer
• License: GPL-3.0-or-later
• Permissions: File access for saving/loading stats

Support

For questions or issues, contact us via Superhive Market messaging