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EnglishWhat Is Awesome Blender?
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Awesome Blender (awesome-blender.netlify.app) is a curated, static reference list of Blender add-ons, standalone tools, learning resources, and community links, aimed at 3D artists, hobbyists, developers, and researchers. It focuses mostly on open-source and free resources, so it works best as a starting point for discovery rather than as a download host or an official Blender property.
What the site actually is
It is a single curated index page, not a tool, marketplace, or tutorial platform of its own. The content is organized into link categories, and the page itself only points outward to other projects, documentation, and channels.
The site describes its scope as "a curated list of awesome Blender add-ons, tools, tutorials and resources for 3D Artists, Hobbyists, Developers, Researchers," with a stated focus on mostly open-source and free resources.
How the content is organized
The page uses a table of contents with five top-level sections, each with subcategories:
| Section | Subcategories |
|---|---|
| ๐ฎ Add-ons | Simulation/Physics, Generator/Builder, Modeling, Animation, Render Engine, Texture/UV, GameDev, Misc |
| ๐ช Resources | 3D Models, Mocap/Animation, Textures, Blender Materials, Blender Scenes/Files, HDRIs, Art/Reference, Space, Sound/Music, Free Stocks, Useful |
| ๐ฅ Standalone | 3D Tools, Various Tools, Photogrammetry, Texture/Material, Terrain, Real-World Height Maps, Point Cloud/LiDAR Data, Generator, AI-Powered, Sound/Music, Painting |
| ๐ Explore Blender | Documentation, Development, Community |
| ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ Tutorials | Beginning, Modeling, Geometry Nodes, Shader Nodes, Animation, UV Mapping, Texture Painting, Compositing, Motion Tracking/Capture, Premium Tutorials, Fundamentals, Books, Development |
There are also smaller sections for social links, artwork exploration, Twitter accounts, YouTube channels, blogs, challenges, and events.
Who it is for
- Beginners: the Tutorials section starts with a "Beginning" subcategory, and the Explore Blender section links to official documentation.
- 3D artists and hobbyists: the Add-ons and Resources sections cover modeling, animation, textures, HDRIs, and free assets.
- Developers: there are dedicated Development and Scripting/Developing subcategories, plus links to Blender source and "Learn Python" and "Learn Computer Graphics" resources.
- Researchers: the Standalone section includes Photogrammetry, Point Cloud/LiDAR Data, and Real-World Height Maps, which are relevant to scanning and spatial data work.
What to expect when you use it
- It is a link directory. Every entry sends you elsewhere โ to GitHub repos, Gumroad pages, YouTube channels, or documentation sites. The list itself does not host files.
- Free and open source is the default, not a guarantee. The site says it focuses "mostly" on open source and free resources, and it includes a "Premium Tutorials" subcategory, so paid items do appear. Check each linked project's own licensing and pricing before relying on it.
- Some links may be stale. As a manually curated static list, entries can go unmaintained. If a link fails, search the project name directly.
- It is not affiliated with Blender. The official documentation is linked from within the list, but the site is a community compilation.
Practical ways to use it
- Pick a task, not a category. If you need a render engine, go to Add-ons โ Render Engine; if you need motion capture data, go to Resources โ Mocap/Animation.
- Verify the license at the source. The page uses license symbols, but confirm on the project's own repository, since terms can change.
- Cross-check tutorials against your Blender version. Tutorials in the list are not version-tagged, and Blender's UI and node systems change between releases.
- Use the Explore Blender section for fundamentals. Documentation and Community links there are the most stable entry points if you are new.
If you want a maintained, official reference instead, use Blender's own manual; Awesome Blender is best treated as a broad discovery index that saves you searching, with the caveat that you validate each resource yourself.