Add a Submenu for all ScriptUI under Window next to Extensions

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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!

Bruno Quintin

Inspiring

I vibe‑coded this tiny extension for myself — Scripts Launcher — sharing it in case it helps while Adobe’s dev team ships the real feature.
https://github.com/brunoquintin/bq-ae-tools/

Roland Kahlenberg

Legend

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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danielo12345Author

Participant

that ScriptUI submenu is only to clean that loooong menu and to not have to scroll down to see all the scripts.
it will show whatever scripts you put here:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects 2026\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels

not recently used, not custom folder. all scripts in that folder.

your idea is great and you are right, the menu doesn’t allow for more options. and that's not really how it's supposed to be.

So your script will still be useful. only trying to make vanilla after effects better.
please let me know when your script is live, I would love to try it out.
cheers!

Roland Kahlenberg

Legend

Everything, everywhere can be improved, for sure and your suggestion is a good start. My point is to provide a Systems Thinking approach to any solution and not everyone should provide the same input and output - just knowing something can or should be improved and having an indication on a start point is always a good start.

But for a good solution, a Systems Thinking approach is ideal under most realworld conditions.

Drop me a DM and I’ll send you a DL.

And let me know if you’d also like FFX Manager - it’s got lots of utilities you’d expect including the ability to export/import ALL your FFXs - good for backing up and sharing specific folders or your entire library of FFXs that’s been indexed by the FFX Manager.

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Mike Choo

Inspiring

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 🙏🏽

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