NovaStrikes / Blender Addon
FLOWKEYS
PRO
FOR BLENDER
Blender has no built-in shortcut reference. FlowKeys Pro fills that gap — a searchable, mode-aware hotkey panel right inside Blender's sidebar, with an optional viewport HUD overlay so you always know your next move.
FlowKeys Pro uses Blender's Extension format. Install via Edit → Preferences → Extensions (drag & drop the .zip). Do NOT use the legacy Add-ons → Install path — it will error on Linux and Mac.
FIND
YOUR
SHORTCUT.
Every Blender shortcut, every mode, right inside your sidebar — searchable, filterable, and aware of your custom keymap. No more stopping to Google a shortcut mid-project.
FlowKeys Pro reads your actual remapped keys, not the defaults. If you've customised Blender's keymap, the panel shows your real bindings — marked with ✱ so you always know which keys are customised vs stock.
v3 — What's New
- Global Notes New Persistent notes panel — jot down reminders, technique references, or custom shortcut notes that live alongside your keymap reference.
- Notes Export New Export your notes in TXT or JSON format. Useful for sharing workflows with teammates or keeping a local reference outside Blender.
- Favorites Toggle New Star your most-used shortcuts to a personal Favorites list for one-click access without searching.
EVERY
SHORTCUT.
EVERY MODE.
Instant Search
Type any keyword — action name, key, or category — and results filter live. No menus to dig through, no mode-switching required.
Viewport HUD Overlay
Optional transparent shortcut overlay directly in the Blender viewport. Perfect for screen recording, tutorials, or learning sessions.
Custom Keymap Support
Reads your actual remapped keys, not Blender's defaults. Custom bindings are marked with ✱ so you always know what's stock vs personalised.
All 8 Blender Modes
Full shortcut coverage across Object Mode, Edit Mode, Sculpt, Vertex/Weight/Texture Paint, Particle Edit, and Pose Mode.
Global Notes & Export
Persistent notes panel for personal workflow reminders. Export notes as TXT or JSON to share with teams or keep an external reference.
Favorites
Star your most-used shortcuts. Your Favorites list surfaces instantly from any mode without scrolling through full lists.
Collapsible Categories
Shortcut categories fold and expand cleanly. Keep the panel compact or expand everything — you control the density.
One-Click Copy
Click any shortcut entry to copy the key binding to clipboard. Paste it directly into documentation, notes, or team guides.
Display Mode Control
Choose between compact, comfortable, or detailed display densities to match your screen size and workflow preference.
BETTER
THAN A
CHEAT SHEET.
| Feature | FlowKeys Pro | PDF Cheat Sheet | Keyboard Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always visible inside Blender | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Searchable / filterable | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reads your custom keymap | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Covers all 8 Blender modes | ✓ | Partial | Partial |
| Viewport HUD overlay | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Favorites list | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Personal notes & export | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free to try | ✓ | ✓ | Varies |
| Cost | $3.99 | $0 | Varies |
LITE VS
PRO.
LITE
Free- Object Mode shortcuts (full coverage)
- Blender 4.0+ and 4.2+ LTS compatible
- N-panel sidebar reference panel
- Collapsible categories
- Open source — MIT license
PRO
$3.99- Everything in Lite
- All 8 Blender modes (Sculpt, Paint, Pose, etc.)
- Custom keymap support — reads your actual remaps (✱)
- Instant search across all modes
- Viewport HUD overlay
- Favorites list for most-used shortcuts
- Global Notes panel
- Notes Export (TXT / JSON)
- Display mode control (compact / detailed)
- One-click copy to clipboard
| Feature | Lite (Free) | Pro ($3.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Object Mode shortcuts | ✓ | ✓ |
| All 8 Blender modes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom keymap support (✱) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Instant search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Viewport HUD overlay | ✗ | ✓ |
| Favorites list | ✗ | ✓ |
| Global Notes & Export | ✗ | ✓ |
| Display mode control | ✗ | ✓ |
| One-click copy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collapsible categories | ✓ | ✓ |
BUILT FOR
EVERY ARTIST.
Still learning Blender's massive shortcut system? FlowKeys is the always-on cheat sheet that grows with you — right where you work, never on a separate PDF you forget to open.
Know the basics but keep blanking on the less-common shortcuts? Instant search gets you the answer in under two seconds without breaking your creative flow.
Switching between Blender and other software daily? The Favorites panel puts your muscle-memory shortcuts front and center when your brain is switching contexts.
Prefer to see than to remember? The viewport HUD overlay puts shortcuts directly in your scene view — ideal for tutorial recording or learning a new mode hands-on.
BY
NOVASTRIKES.
FlowKeys Pro is developed and maintained by Hamayl Shahbaz, founder of NovaStrikes — an independent studio building professional tools for Blender artists worldwide.
Product Info
BUILT WITH
CARE.
Community Contributor
A special thank you to Nurb 2Kea for their valued contributions to the FlowKeys project. Community feedback and involvement is what makes tools like this better for everyone.
AI Assistance Disclosure
Development of FlowKeys Pro involved AI-assisted tools during parts of the authoring process. All features, logic, and final output have been reviewed, tested, and validated by the developer. This disclosure is provided in the interest of transparency, consistent with the listing on Superhive.