Amaranth
Amaranth is a set of tools to boost productivity in Blender by streamlining common tasks.
Maintained by pablovazquez
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Low setup overhead
Code analysis found no major compatibility blockers. Follow the packing steps below before submitting.
What It Does
Overview and common use cases for this add-on.
- Streamlines common tasks across rendering, compositing, and scene management.
- Developed by experienced Blender contributors to enhance workflow efficiency.
Common Use Cases
- Quickly adjust scene lighting and camera settings with fewer clicks.
- Streamline render settings to save time on repetitive tasks.
- Enhance scene management by accessing frequently used tools more easily.
- Improve compositing workflows with optimized settings and shortcuts.
Getting Started
How to install and start using this add-on in Blender.
How To Install
- 2. Select Preferences, then navigate to the Add-ons tab.
- 3. Use the search bar to find 'Amaranth' and enable it.
- 4. If installing from a ZIP file, download from the official Blender Extensions page.
- 5. In the Add-ons tab, click 'Install...', select the downloaded ZIP, and enable the add-on.
First Steps After Installing
- Open the 3D View and explore the new Amaranth tools available in the sidebar.
- Try adjusting render settings using Amaranth's streamlined options.
- Use the scene management tools to quickly navigate and organize your project.
Using On A Render Farm
What render farm submitters need to know before sending jobs.
We could not inspect this add-on's code. Install it on your farm workers and run a single-frame test job before committing to a production render.
Scene Prep Checklist
Complete these steps before uploading your scene to a render farm.
- 1
Install the same add-on version on every render worker
Required - 2
Confirm all external tools are available on render workers
Required - 3
Upload all external textures, presets, and asset files
Required - 4
Run a 1-frame test render on the farm before full submission
Recommended - 5
1. Install the same add-on version on every render worker.
Recommended - 6
2. Confirm all external tools are available on render workers.
Recommended - 7
3. Upload all external textures, presets, and asset files.
Recommended - 8
4. Run a 1-frame test render on the farm before full submission.
Recommended
Things To Watch Out For
- Subprocess or external executable calls were detected. External binaries may not exist on remote workers by default.
- Local path or asset-library signals were detected. Paths that work on the artist machine can still fail on remote workers.
Common Mistakes
- Not uploading local assets or helper files, causing render failures on the farm.
- Assuming local paths will work on remote workers without adjustment.
Recommended Workflow
- Open the scene in desktop Blender and complete any interactive setup steps.
- Save the file and validate a small background render locally.
- Run a short test render on the farm to ensure compatibility before full submission.
Worker Node Setup
For render farm administrators: what each render node needs to run this add-on.
Install the same version of Amaranth on all render workers. Ensure any external tools it calls are available on those workers.
More Context
A collection of tools and settings to improve productivity.
Location: Everywhere! Read the documentation.
Original authors: Pablo Vazquez, Bassam Kurdali, Sergey Sharybin, Lukas Tönne, Cesar Saez, CansecoGPC
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Quick Facts
- Version
- 1.0.31
- Compatibility
- Blender 4.2.0 and newer
- Downloads
- 35042
- Published
- Tuesday 14th, May 2024 - 15:26
- Licenses
- SPDX:GPL-3.0-or-later