Node Peek

Developer: mlstr0m

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Blender add-on that shows live rendered thumbnail previews above shader nodes.

What Node Peek does

Node Peek, by mlstr0m, displays small live-rendered previews over shader nodes in Blender so you can see what each stage of a material produces without wiring up a viewer. It is listed under Node and Material.

The add-on is open source under GPL-3.0-or-later and requires Blender 4.2.0 or newer.

Key features

  • Live rendered thumbnails above shader nodes
  • Preview each stage of a material
  • Listed under Node and Material
  • Open source, GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Requires Blender 4.2.0 or newer

FAQ

Is Node Peek free?

Yes, Node Peek is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does Node Peek work with?

Node Peek works with Blender.

Who develops Node Peek?

Node Peek is developed by mlstr0m. You can find their other plugins on the mlstr0m page of this catalog.

Where can I download Node Peek?

Download Node Peek free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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