CLI Tools (Extensions CLI)

Blender 4.2+ introduced a dedicated CLI for extension management. The plugin provides integrated run configurations for these tools.

Build Configuration

Used to package your extension for distribution.

  • Action: Runs blender --command extensions build.

  • Output: Generates a .zip file in your project directory containing only the files defined in your manifest’s include/exclude patterns.

Validate Configuration

Used to ensure your blender_manifest.toml is correct.

  • Action: Runs blender --command extensions validate.

  • Check: Verifies IDs, versions, permissions, and required fields.

Custom Commands

You can create a Blender run configuration with the Command template to run any arbitrary blender --command <cmd> operation.