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July 16, 2026
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Add a Submenu for all ScriptUI under Window next to Extensions

  • July 16, 2026
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Every time I want to see the Script List under the Window Menu I run into the anoying issue to scroll down to them. The length of that Menu can be very long depending on the comps that are open. And scrolling is slow and only works by clicking on the down arrow. That menu doesn't move when I scroll my mouse wheel (Windows). Apparently on mac it does.

I suggest having a side menu like the Extensions menu. (see screenshot).


As I discussed this with the community a few useful tips came out of it:

  • (Kyle Harter) With the new Quick Apply one can launch every script .Or Kbar can do that too.
  • (Rob Barrett) One can also start typing the name of the script with the Windows menu open, and the selection will jump to that item. Typing “T” several times will cycle through all entries beginning with “T”.

These tips help!
However if you don’t remember the name of the script and want to see the list, the old problem stays.
A Script Sidemenu would be an easy fix.

Thank you for considering this!

    2 replies

    Roland Kahlenberg
    Legend
    July 17, 2026

    What will that single menu item show? Recently Used? Custom Folders? 

    One of the issues with relying on App Menu items for a feature such as accessing scripts/animation presets is they lack the UI space for options. 

    I’ve got a Free Script that I’ll put out in a short while - you can link up to 40 Custom Folders and it will auto load scripts. There is a Recently Used list and you can Copy-Paste scripts from within the UI. 

     

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    Mike Choo
    Inspiring
    July 16, 2026

    Big +1 for this! I've ended up with a Frieren-level hoard of scripts over the years, this would be a big help with that 🙏🏽